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These 237 rules apply across New York Supreme Court, Kings County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Request for judicial intervention

    Papers for each fee claim must be separately prepared and filed under its assigned index number, and a Request for Judicial Intervention is required to initiate court proceedings on that claim.

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    Pre mediation memorandum

    Counsel must provide the mediator at least ten calendar days before the initial session with a confidential, three-page memorandum containing specified settlement-related information.

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    Pre mediation memorandum

    A pro se litigant need not submit a pre-mediation memorandum but must speak directly with the mediator to answer pre-mediation questions.

Communication

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    Email to clerk

    Auction dates must be scheduled by contacting the Foreclosure Department at the listed email address; requests by letter or telephone are not accepted.

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    Email to clerk

    Auction-scheduling email inquiries must include the index number, caption, referee’s name, requested date, and at least one alternative date; only one request per email is allowed.

  • Chambers fax communications are generally prohibited except for specified stipulations, Rule 7 PC Orders, and Rule 18 disclosure-related communications.

Filing Timing

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  • A proposed order omitted from a motion must be submitted to the IAS Judge within 60 days, or the motion may be deemed abandoned.

  • An application for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must be made within one year after entry of the Order of Reference; filing a Forbearance or Settlement Agreement suspends that period, and noncompliance results in automatic dismissal.

  • All Forbearance Agreements must be filed with the Foreclosure Clerk within 20 days after execution.

E-Filing

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    Application to convert pending action to electronic filing

    EDDS may not be used in matrimonial proceedings except to upload an application converting a pending action to electronic filing.

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    Consent to e filing stipulation or letter application

    EDDS should be used only to upload a consent-to-e-filing stipulation or a letter application.

  • After the consent stipulation or letter application, subsequent filings should be submitted through NYSCEF unless the court directs otherwise.

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About Judge Cheryl Gonzales

Holds Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules & Matrimonial Uniform Rules & Protocols in the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term.

Common questions about Judge Cheryl Gonzales's rules

What must be included with notice of appearance filings before Judge Cheryl Gonzales?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every attorney must include an email address on the Notice of Appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Cheryl Gonzales: Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules

What must be included with consolidation application filings before Judge Cheryl Gonzales?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An application to consolidate existing Family Court matters must include a copy of the Family Court petition and any existing orders.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Cheryl Gonzales: Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules

How may parties contact Judge Cheryl Gonzales' chambers?

Correspondence should include all parties, attorneys, child attorneys, and applicable guardians ad litem.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Cheryl Gonzales: Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Cheryl Gonzales?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A case may not be adjourned in Part 5Z unless the Court grants an application for the adjournment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Cheryl Gonzales: Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules

Is electronic filing required before Judge Cheryl Gonzales?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. After an adjournment is approved, a stipulation to adjourn must be filed on NYSCEF.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Cheryl Gonzales: Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Cheryl Gonzales?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All submitted motions must be made returnable on Mondays or Thursdays unless the Court directs otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Hon. Cheryl Gonzales: Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules
Complete rules summary for Judge Cheryl Gonzales

All submitted motions must be made returnable on Mondays or Thursdays unless the Court directs otherwise.

Communication about matters scheduled before Part 5Z should be emailed to kingsmat5Z@nycourts.gov with the case caption, index number, and future court date when applicable.

Correspondence should include all parties, attorneys, child attorneys, and applicable guardians ad litem.

A case may not be adjourned in Part 5Z unless the Court grants an application for the adjournment.

Adjournments are granted only in exceptional circumstances and generally must be requested at least 72 hours in advance, absent extenuating circumstances.

Court dates requiring interpreters are final and are not subject to adjournment.

Adjournment requests must be submitted by email to Part 5Z or by telephone with all attorneys included in the correspondence or call.

After an adjournment is approved, a stipulation to adjourn must be filed on NYSCEF.

Every attorney must include an email address on the Notice of Appearance.

An application to consolidate existing Family Court matters must include a copy of the Family Court petition and any existing orders.

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