Matrimonial Term Judges' Rules

List of Judges

Justice Rachel A. Adams, Part 5F

Justice Theresa Ciccotto, Part 5J

Justice Eric I. Prus, Part 5A

Acting Justice Joanne D. Quinones, Part 5Q

Justice Jeffrey S. Sunshine, Part 5G

Justice Delores J. Thomas, Part 5T

Justice Cheryl J. Gonzales, Part 5Z

 

Justice Rachel A. Adams - Part 5F

Principal Law Clerk: Cara B. Ruda, Esq.
Assistant Law Clerk: Laura Ravinsky, Esq.
Courtroom: 929
Courtroom Phone: (347) 296-1636
Chambers Room: 1126
Chambers Phone: (347) 401-9260
Chambers Fax: (212) 401-9232

Motions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Preliminary Conferences: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Compliance and Pre-trial conferences: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Part 5F has adopted the Kings County Uniform Matrimonial Rules. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Tuesdays or Wednesdays unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Counsel are reminded to present two business cards when appearing before the Court.

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Justice Theresa Ciccotto - Part 5J

Court Attorney: Elaine Schack-Rodriguez
Part Clerk: Albert Perrone
Courtroom: 961
Courtroom Telephone: 347-296-1632
Chambers: 954
Chambers Telephone: 347-404-9954
Chambers Facsimile: 212-720-9485
Chambers Email: esrodrig@nycourts.gov

Motions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Preliminary Conferences: Thursdays

Compliance and Pretrial Conferences: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

Part 5J has adopted the Uniform Matrimonial Rules, Supreme Court, Kings County. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Thursday, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any other orders.

Applications for adjournment must be made to Chambers via conference call with all attorneys on the line. Please have index number available. If an adjourn date is assigned, a faxed stipulation must be sent to Chambers the day prior to the scheduled appearance. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge.

Counsel are reminded always to bring their clients to Court for appearances unless previously excused or unless an adjournment has been granted.

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Justice Eric I. Prus - Part 5A

Court Attorney: Marilyn Rothstein
Courtroom: 938
Courtroom Phone: 347-296-1646
Chambers Room: 1044
Chambers Phone: 347-296-1486
Chambers Fax: 718-643-7796

Motions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Preliminary Conferences: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Compliance and Pre-trial conferences: Thursdays

Part 5A has adopted the Kings County Uniform Matrimonial Rules. Motion and Conference calendars will be called promptly at 9:30 a.m. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Tuesdays or Wednesdays, unless otherwise directed by the Court. All parties must be present for every appearance unless excused by the Court. Requests for adjournments must be made by conference call to the Clerk of the Part; if granted, stipulations consenting to the date agreed upon must be subsequently faxed to Chambers. Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any existing orders.

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Acting Justice Joanne D. Quinones - Part 5Q

Court Attorney: Ronald Cosme, Jr., Esq.
Courtroom: 320 Jay Street, Room 19.36, 19th Floor
Courtroom Telephone: (347) 296-1353
Chambers: 320 Jay Street, 24th Floor
Chambers Telephone: (347) 296-1366
Chambers Facsimile: (212) 618-0555
Part 5Q Email: KSCCVPART5Q@nycourts.gov

Motions: Mondays and Tuesdays

Preliminary Conferences: Fridays

Compliance and Pre-trial conferences: Mondays and Tuesdays

Part 5Q has adopted the Uniform Matrimonial Rules, Supreme Court, Kings County.  All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Mondays and Tuesdays, unless the case is scheduled for a Friday preliminary conference or otherwise directed by the Court.

Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and all existing orders.

Applications to modify an order or judgment must include a copy of the order or judgment from which the movant seeks relief.

Applications for enforcement or modification of child support or maintenance being collected by the Support Collection Unit (SCU) must include a full statement of the SCU account.  Screenshots will not be accepted.

Judicial subpoenas submitted to this part must be made returnable to the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, Subpoenaed Records Room, 360 Adams Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Applications for adjournment must be made to Chambers via conference call with all attorneys or self-represented litigants on the line.  Please have the index number available.  If an adjourn date is assigned, a stipulation must be sent to KSCCVPart5Q@nycourts.gov the day prior to the scheduled appearance.  All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge.

All parties must be present for every appearance, whether virtual or in-person, unless excused by the Court.

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Justice Jeffrey S. Sunshine - Part 5G

Court Attorney: Abigail Mattaro
Courtroom: 941
Courtroom Telephone: 347-296-1654
Chambers: 1166
Chambers Telephone: 347-296-1527
Chambers Facsimile: 718-643-7655

Motions: Tuesday

Preliminary Conferences with an accompanying motion:
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Preliminary Conferences without motion, Compliance and Pretrial Conferences:
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Part 5G has adopted the Uniform Matrimonial Rules, Supreme Court, Kings County. All submitted motions shall be made returnable only for Tuesdays, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any other orders.

Applications for adjournment must be made to Chambers via conference call with all attorneys on the line. Please have index number available. If an adjourn date is assigned, a faxed stipulation must be sent to Chambers the day prior to the scheduled appearance. All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge.

Counsel are reminded always to bring their clients to Court for appearances unless previously excused or unless an adjournment has been granted.

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Justice Delores J. Thomas - Part 5T

Principal Law Clerk: Ahmed Toure
Assistant Law Clerk: Rooselie Brutus
Courtroom: 924
Courtroom Tel: 347-401-9211
Chambers Tel: 347-296-1539
Chambers Fax: 718-643-3932

Motions and Conferences

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m., as directed

Part 5T has adopted the Uniform Matrimonial Rules, Supreme Court, Kings County.

Motion and Conference calendars will be called promptly at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.  The default/dismissal call will occur at or around 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

All parties must be present for every appearance unless excused by the Court.

Requests for adjournments must be made by conference call to Chambers with all attorneys or pro se litigants on the line.  If the request is granted, a stipulation must be faxed to Chambers no later than one day prior to the scheduled appearance.  All adjournments are subject to final approval by the Judge.

Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and all existing Orders.

Applications to modify an order or judgment must include a copy of the order or judgment from which the movant seeks relief.

Applications for enforcement or modification of child support or maintenance being collected by the Support Collection Unit (SCU) must include a full statement of the SCU account.  Screenshots will not be accepted.

Judicial subpoenas submitted to this part must be made returnable to the NYS Supreme Court, Kings County, Subpoenaed Records Room, 360 Adams Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Part 5T Matrimonial Part Rules

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Justice Cheryl J. Gonzales - Part 5Z

 

Motions: Tuesday

Preliminary Conferences with an accompanying motion:
Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings.

Compliance, Settlement, Status and Pretrial Conferences:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Part 5Z has adopted the Kings County Uniform Matrimonial Rules. All submitted motions shall be made returnable on Tuesdays only, unless otherwise directed by the court.

All communication regarding matters scheduled in this Part should be directed to Part 5Z via email – kingsmat5z@nycourts.gov. All correspondences should include all parties, attorneys, attorneys for the child(ren) and if applicable, GALs.

No case may be adjourned in this Part except by application to the court. Adjournments will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Requests for adjournments must be made either via e-mail to the Part or via telephone with all attorneys included in the correspondence/call. Upon approval, a stipulation to adjourn MUST be filed on NYSCEF.

When appearing in person, all parties and attorneys must check in with the part clerk upon arrival in the Part.

When appearing virtually and/or in-person, it is expected that all attorneys, and their clients, adhere to professional standards regarding formal appearances, which require appropriate attire and decorum.

All attorneys must include an email address on his/her/their Notices of Appearance.

Any requests to appear virtually must be made at least five (5) days in advance of the scheduled court date. Any party appearing virtually must make every effort to appear from a quiet and appropriate location without visual and auditory distractions.

Consumption of food and beverages (except water) during in-person and virtual appearances is prohibited.

Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any existing orders.

Counsel must present a business card when appearing before the court.

Counsel are reminded that their clients are required to be present for all court appearances, unless previously excused or a request for an adjournment has been granted.

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