New York Supreme Court, Monroe County Document Filing Requirements

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Case information statement

The party requesting the preliminary conference must prepare and submit the Case Information Statement on notice to the opposing parties, concurrently with the RJI for cases already assigned to Justice Doyle or within seven days after chambers notifies the party that assignment and scheduling have occurred.

This statement shall be prepared by the party requesting the preliminary conference and submitted – on notice to the opposing party or parties - concurrently with the RJI for cases already assigned to Justice Doyle, or within seven (7) days of notification from chambers that the case has been assigned to Justice Doyle and the conference has been scheduled.

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Exhibits

Each exhibit uploaded to NYSCEF must have a short description of the actual item rather than merely the exhibit letter or number.

Exhibits uploaded to NYSCEF must be done on an individualized basis [not all in one PDF] with a short description of the actual item [not just a repetition of the Exhibit letter or number].

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Exhibits

An item already in NYSCEF becomes part of the motion record only if added as a motion exhibit or expressly incorporated by reference.

Items already in NYSCEF are not part of the motion record unless added as motion exhibits, or at the very least expressly incorporated by reference.

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Notice of motion

Every notice of motion must be submitted with the return date left blank so the Court can assign a Special Term date.

All Notices of Motions MUST be submitted with blank return dates to permit the Court to assign a Special Term date.

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Exhibits

A motion may not use a condensed or excerpted transcript as an exhibit; any cited transcript must be provided in full, and noncompliant submissions will be rejected.

Condensed or excerpted transcripts are NOT permitted as motion exhibits. Full transcripts must be provided as exhibits when cited to by the parties. Noncompliant submissions will be rejected.

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Proposed order

A proposed order that references an attached decision must include that decision, and all proposed orders must be filed electronically.

(h) Proposed Orders. When submitting proposed orders that specifically reference an attached decision, said decision must be included therewith. ALL PROPOSED ORDERS MUST BE E-FILED. With e-filing you may also send a copy in either Word or WordPerfect format to the Court.

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Scheduling order amendment request

Must include

proposed order

A request to extend or amend the Scheduling Order must be accompanied by a proposed amended scheduling order.

A request for extension or amendment of the Scheduling Order MUST be made by letter request to the Court, on notice to opposing counsel, at least ten (10) business days in advance of the date to be extended, and it also MUST be accompanied by a proposed Amended Scheduling Order.

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Amended scheduling order

A proposed amended scheduling order must contain the specified language concerning the Note of Issue, dismissal from the calendar, restoration procedures, and the additional affidavit required for restoration after one year.

The proposed Amended Scheduling Order must contain the following language: ORDERED, that a Note of Issue and Statement of Readiness is to be filed on or before __________, 202__. FAILURE OF THE PLAINTIFF TO FILE A NOTE OF ISSUE AND CERTIFICATE OF READINESS BY THE DATE PROVIDED HEREIN WILL RESULT IN THIS MATTER BEING DEEMED STRICKEN "OFF" THE COURT'S CALENDAR WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE PURSUANT TO 22 NYCRR § 202.27. If so dismissed, the case may be restored without motion within one year of such dismissal by: (1) the filing of a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness; and, (2) the forwarding of a copy thereof with a letter requesting restoration to the Court's Assignment Clerk. Also, restoration after one year shall, before the filing of a Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness, require the additional documentation of a sworn affidavit by a person with knowledge showing a reasonable excuse for the delay, a meritorious cause of action, a lack of prejudice to the defendant, and the absence of intent to abandon the case. 7

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Video testimony

Each party must provide the court with a copy of proposed video-recorded testimony and a transcript.

Each party shall provide the Court with a copy of any proposed video-recorded testimony along with a transcript thereof.

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Video testimony objections

Failure to comply with the order waives all trial objections to the proposed video testimony.

The failure to comply with this Order shall waive any trial objections to the proposed video testimony.

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Trial memorandum

Each party must submit a concise but comprehensive trial memorandum addressing every anticipated question of law, with copies of cited cases attached.

Each party shall submit a trial memorandum of law to the Court and opposing counsel. The memorandum shall be brief, but comprehensive, and must address each question of law that the party expects to arise at trial. Copies of the cases cited in the memorandum shall be attached thereto.

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Motion in limine

Each party must submit motions in limine with a memorandum addressing every anticipated question of law or unique evidentiary issue.

Each party shall submit any motions in limine and a memorandum that addresses each question of law or unique evidentiary issue that the party expects to arise at trial.

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Written communication

Must include

caption, case number

Written communications to chambers must include the short caption and index number.

All written communication with chambers shall include the short caption and index number.

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Motion

Legal relief must be requested by formal motion rather than correspondence.

The Court will not accept correspondence requesting legal relief. A formal motion must be filed.

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Case information sheet

The party requesting the preliminary conference must prepare a Case Information Sheet and, for an already assigned case, submit it on notice to the opposing party concurrently with the RJI.

A Case Information Sheet shall be prepared by the party requesting the preliminary conference and submitted- on notice to the opposing party – concurrently with the RJI for cases already assigned to Justice Cariola, or within seven (7) days of notification from chambers that the case has been assigned to Justice Cariola and the conference has been scheduled.

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Notice of motion

A notice of motion must specify the exact relief requested.

The movant must specify in the notice of motion or order to show cause the exact relief counsel seeks.

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Motion

Counsel must attach required pleadings and other documents needed for the court to make an informed decision, particularly on CPLR 3211 and 3212 motions.

Counsel must attached copies of all pleadings and other documents as required by the CPLR and as necessary for an informed decision on the motion, especially on motions pursuant to CPLR 3211 and 3212.

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Notice of motion

A Notice of Motion must be filed without a return date.

A ‘Notice of Motion’ shall be filed without indicating a return date.

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Motion

Must include

proposed order

For an unopposed motion, the movant must provide a proposed order through NYSCEF in e-filed cases within 14 days of the motion return date.

Should a motion be unopposed, the movant shall provide a proposed order to the Court, via NYSCEF in e-filed matters, within fourteen (14) days of the motion return date.

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Deposition designations

Each deposition designation must identify the witness, provide page and line numbers, and include a transcript of the proposed testimony.

Said Deposition Designations shall provide the name of the witness, page/line numbers and a transcript of the proposed testimony.

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Objection to video recorded testimony

Each objection to video testimony must identify the relevant page/line and minute/second and provide a specific basis, with legal support if necessary.

Each objection must delineate the page/line number and minute/second of the video testimony, and provide a specific basis for the objection with legal support if necessary.

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Case initiation filing

Every case initiation filing must include a statement on whether oral proof will be offered and a Part 130 certification.

1) Statement as to whether oral proof will be offered AND Part 130 certification (all cases).

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Summons

A summons, or a summons with notice when service occurs without the complaint, must be time-stamped and must state the nature of the action, requested ancillary relief, grounds, and whether spousal maintenance is sought.

2) Summons or Summons with Notice (if served without complaint) (all cases). Summons with Notice must have: (must be time-stamped) □ a) nature of actions stated; Filed: □ b) list of all ancillary relief requested; □ c) grounds (DRL §170); DRL 170(7) □ d) statement that Plaintiff IS or IS NOT seeking spousal maintenance as payee OR prior written agreement addresses spousal maintenance;

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Service affidavit or admission

For all cases, a filed Affidavit of Service must include the specified information and proof or acknowledgment of service; an Affidavit of Defendant must state whether Defendant seeks spousal maintenance as payee or note a prior written agreement addressing maintenance.

3) Admission of Service or Affidavit of Service or Affidavit of Defendant/stipulation (all cases). Affidavit of Service must have: Filed: □ a) statement of how affiant knew the person served was defendant (DRL §232 (b), or photo of defendant: and □ b) physical description of person served (CPLR 306); and □ c) date, time and place of service; and □ d) name of person making the service □ e) proof of service of Notice of Guideline Maintenance (or acknowledgment of service of the Notice of Guideline Maintenance); □ f) proof of service of Notice of Automatic Order (or acknowledgment of service) □ j) Affidavit of Defendant: statement that Defendant IS or IS NOT seeking spousal maintenance as payee OR prior written agreement addresses spousal maintenance;

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Complaint

A case with a summons must file a time-stamped verified complaint containing the specified verification, residency, grounds, relief, marriage, military-status, prior-action, age, child, and spousal-maintenance information.

4) Verified Complaint (all cases with a Summons), containing: (must be time-stamped) □ a) completed verification (DRL §211); Filed: □ b) residency requirements; (DRL §230); □ c) grounds (DRL §170); DRL 170(7) □ d) ancillary relief requested; □ e) statement satisfying DRL §253 or indicating civil marriage makes it inapplicable; ☐ f) opposing party’s military status; ☐ g) statement that no prior judgments or pending actions exist and relief has not been granted in prior action; ☐ h) allegation that both parties are over 18; and ☐ i) names and birth dates of unemancipated children, or that there are no children; □ j) statement that Plaintiff IS or IS NOT seeking spousal maintenance as payee OR prior written agreement addresses spousal maintenance;

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Drl 253 sworn statement

Each party taking divorce must provide a DRL § 253 sworn statement, with proof of service on a defaulting party unless the ceremony was civil; the statement may be included in a complaint served on the defaulting defendant.

9) DRL § 253 sworn statement for each party taking divorce, and proof of service on defaulting party (unless ceremony was civil). (ex. if included in complaint and complaint served on Defendant)

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Counterclaim

A time-stamped verified counterclaim is required only in a dual divorce or a divorce in favor of the defendant and must contain the required complaint elements.

5) Verified Counterclaim (only for dual divorces or divorce in favor of defendant – must include items required for complaint - see above). (must be time-stamped)

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Stipulation or notice of withdrawal

When a party has waived or withdrawn an appearance or pleading, the stipulation or notice of withdrawal must be signed and notarized.

6) Stipulation or notice of withdrawal (where one party has waived or withdrawn appearance and/or pleading) - signed and notarized

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Affidavit of regularity

An Affidavit of Regularity explaining default or written consent is required in all cases.

Affidavit of Regularity (CPLR 3012, 3215) explaining how matter is in default or that opposing party has consented in writing (all cases);

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Drl 76 h affidavit

A DRL § 76-h affidavit is required when minor children are involved unless the required allegations already appear in the complaint.

8) DRL § 76-h affidavit (whenever there are minor children, but not necessary if such allegations are contained in the complaint).

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Attorney fee affidavit

When attorney fees are requested, an attorney-fee affidavit must describe the work, time expended, usual rates, compensation received, and the fee retainer agreement.

10) Attorney fee affidavit (if fees are requested), with description of work, time expended, usual rates for a those doing work, compensation already received, retainer agreement as to fees (22 NYCRR § 202.16).

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Net worth statement

A substantially compliant current net-worth statement is required for each divorcing party, with at least one complete statement and specified income attachments; a defaulting party's statement should be provided if possible.

11) Current Net Worth Statement in substantial compliance with 22 NYCRR 202.16 (Appendix A-1) for each party taking divorce, with net worth statement for defaulting party if possible, but minimum is one complete Statement of Net Worth; must have the required attachments (W-2's, 1099's, recent tax return, recent pay stub, other income statement)

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Request for judicial intervention

A time-stamped copy of the Request for Judicial Intervention is required in all cases.

12) Copy of Request for Judicial Intervention (all cases). (must be time-stamped)

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Note of issue and statement of readiness

A copy of the Note of Issue and Statement of Readiness is required in all cases.

13) Copy of Note of Issue and Statement of Readiness (all cases). Filed:

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Certified court order

Applicable certified Supreme Court or Family Court orders must be included when incorporated by reference.

14) Applicable Certified Supreme Court and/or Family Court Order(s) (if incorporated by reference).

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Separation agreement or oral stipulation

When they exist, the submission must include the separation agreement or the transcript of oral stipulation, the affidavit concerning appearance and adoption, and all modifications made by valid marital agreement.

15) Separation Agreement OR Transcript of Oral Stipulation and Affidavit of Appearance and Adoption of Oral Stipulation, plus all modifications by valid marital agreement (whenever they exist).

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Separation agreement or stipulation

An agreement or stipulation entered into after September 15, 1989 must advise the parties of the Child Support Standards Act and state that its basic child-support obligation would presumptively result in the correct award.

NOTE: If applicable, every agreement or stipulation entered into after September 15, 1989 must have a provision stating that the parties have been advised of the Child Support Standards Act and that the basic child support obligation provided for therein would presumptively result in the correct of child support to be awarded

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County clerk certificate of filing

When conversion divorce is sought, a County Clerk's Certificate of Filing a Separation Agreement or Decree is required.

NA 16) County Clerk’s Certificate of Filing Separation Agreement or Decree (whenever conversion divorce is sought) (DRL § 170[6]).

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Proof of receipt of child support standards chart

Where minor children are involved, proof must be provided that any unrepresented party received the Child Support Standards Chart.

17) Proof that any unrepresented party has received a copy of the Child Support Standards Chart (where there are minor child[ren]).

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Proof of receipt of notice of guideline maintenance

Proof must be provided in all cases that any unrepresented party received the Notice of Guideline Maintenance.

18) Proof that any unrepresented party has received a copy of the Notice of Guideline Maintenance (all cases)

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Testimonial affidavit or oral testimony

Each party taking divorce must provide a testimonial affidavit and/or a transcript of oral testimony.

19) Testimonial affidavit and/or oral testimony (transcript) for each party taking divorce:

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Testimonial affidavit or oral testimony

The testimonial affidavit or testimony must enable the court to make the 13 factual findings concerning equitable distribution.

□ b) enabling court to make the 13 factual findings regarding equitable distribution;

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Testimonial affidavit or oral testimony

Absent a written agreement or oral stipulation resolving the issues, the testimonial submission must support the required maintenance findings, guideline information, and grounds for deviation, and a defaulting defendant's submission must at least allege income or earning capacity.

c) enabling court to make the 20 findings regarding maintenance, information for the guidelines calculation and reason(s) for deviation (if applicable); (DRL §236B[5] & [6]); (in all cases where there is no written agreement or oral stipulation specifically resolving these issues); if the Defendant has defaulted, at least an allegation as to defaulting spouse’s income/income earning capacity;

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Testimonial affidavit or oral testimony

In minor-child cases proposing deviation from the Child Support Standards Act presumptive amounts and percentages, the testimonial submission must support the ten child-support findings and address the factors substantively; a defaulting defendant must at least allege income or earning capacity.

d) enabling the court to make the child support findings set forth in 22 NYCRR 202.5 (b) - Appendix B modified as appropriate, including 10 factual findings regarding child support (DRL 240[f]) in cases where there are minor child(ren) and child support proposed deviates from the Child Support Standards ===== PAGE 28 ===== Act presumptive amount and percentages (NOTE: Do not just list factors and indicate they were considered); if the Defendant has defaulted, at least an allegation as to defaulting spouse’s income/income earning capacity;

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Testimonial affidavit or oral testimony

Without a written custody agreement, the testimonial submission must support a finding that the proposed custody arrangement is in the children's best interests, particularly in a split-custody situation.

□ e) supporting a finding that the custody arrangement proposed is in the child(ren)’s best interests (particularly in split custody situation) if there is no written custody agreement; and

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Testimonial affidavit or oral testimony

In every case with a separation agreement or stipulation, the testimonial submission must support the findings that it was fair and reasonable when made and is not now unconscionable.

□ f) providing information to support a finding that the separation agreement/stipulation was fair and reasonable when made and is not now unconscionable (all cases with a separation agreement/stipulation).

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Proposed findings decision or referees report

All cases require proposed findings and a decision when the Judicial Services Center took default testimony, or a referee's report of findings of fact and conclusions of law when the referee took the testimony or will review testimonial affidavits.

20) Proposed Findings/Decision (if J.S.C. took default testimony) or Referee’s Report of Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law (if referee took default testimony or will review testimonial affidavits) (all cases).

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Proposed findings decision or referees report

The findings submission must include the Appendix A-2 findings, as appropriate, concerning maintenance, child support, child care, insurance, uncovered medical expenses, education, and other matters supported by the testimonial allegations.

Include findings as approved by 22 NYCRR 202.50 (b) – Appendix A-2, modified as appropriate, including factual findings as to maintenance, child support, child care, health insurance and payment of cost thereto (if child[ren]), health care expenses not covered by insurance, educational expenses, and the other findings based on the allegations required for testimony or testimonial affidavit (see above).

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Proposed judgment or decree

A proposed judgment or decree conforming to 22 NYCRR § 202.50(b), Appendix A-2, is required in all cases.

21) Proposed Judgment/Decree (all cases–see 22 NYCRR 202.50[b]-- Appendix A-2, including:

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Proposed judgment or decree

When applicable, the proposed judgment or decree must state terms for custody, visitation, child support, child care, education expenses, health insurance, uncovered medical expenses, and income-deduction orders.

□ a) terms setting forth provisions for custody, visitation, child support, child care, education expenses, health insurance and health care expenses not covered by insurance and income deduction order (in all cases where there are such provisions);

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Proposed judgment or decree

The proposed judgment or decree must include terms dividing both separate and marital property.

□ b) terms for property division (both separate and marital)

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Proposed judgment or decree

The proposed judgment or decree must provide detailed maintenance terms consistent with one of the stated alternatives and address the payor cap, the Maintenance Guidelines Law, and any adjustment; when child support is also awarded, it must include the quoted maintenance-termination adjustment language.

□ c) terms for maintenance: (i) the terms of maintenance are pursuant to a settlement agreement/stipulation (detailed); OR (ii) the guideline award for maintenance under the Maintenance Guidelines Law was zero OR neither party requested spousal maintenance; OR (iii) detailed maintenance terms, including addressing payor maintenance cap AND whether the award followed the application of the Maintenance Guidelines Law or the Court adjusted the award of maintenance under the Maintenance Guidelines Law as unjust and inappropriate; AND (A) If child support is also awarded, the statement that: “If maintenance is to be paid pursuant to this Judgment of Divorce, then, subject to the terms of DRL 240(1-b), upon termination of the maintenance award, the amount of child support payable shall be adjusted, without prejudice to either party’s right to seek a modification pursuant to DRL 236(B)(9)(2).”

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Written correspondence

Must include

caption, case number

Every written communication to chambers must include the case caption and index number.

All written communication with chambers shall include the case caption and index number.

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Disclosure motion

Must include

proposed order

Disclosure motions and responses must include a proposed order specifying the relief requested and the exact amount of costs, disbursements, and attorneys’ fees for the prevailing party.

All motions relating to disclosure shall strictly comply with 22 NYCRR 202.7 (a) and (c), and all such motions and responses thereto shall be filed with a proposed order containing the specific relief requested and the exact amount of costs, disbursements, and attorneys’ fees to be awarded to the prevailing party.

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Notice of motion

The movant must state the exact relief requested in the notice of motion or order to show cause.

The movant must specify in the notice of motion or order to show cause the exact relief requested.

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Notice of motion

The notice of motion must be filed without a return date.

The notice of motion shall be filed without indicating a return date.

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Motion

Counsel must attach the pleadings and other documents required by the CPLR and necessary for the Court to decide the motion.

Counsel must attach copies of all pleadings and other documents as required by the CPLR and as necessary for the Court to make an informed decision on the motion.

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Proposed order

For an unopposed motion, the movant must provide a proposed order at least 14 days before the return date.

Where a motion is unopposed, the movant shall provide the Court with a proposed order at least 14 days prior to the return date.

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Proposed order

Counsel must obtain and attach the bench-decision transcript and reference it in the order.

Counsel will be directed to obtain and attach a copy of the transcript of the bench decision and reference the same in the order.

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Trial submissions

The parties must provide proposed CPLR 3117 testimony, video-recorded testimony with a transcript, a list of proposed marked exhibits, and requests for courtroom technology and accommodations.

The parties will also be directed to provide the Court with any proposed testimony to be read pursuant to CPLR 3117, video-recorded testimony along with a transcript thereof, a list of all proposed marked exhibits, and requests for courtroom technology and accommodations.

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Statement of material facts

A statement of material facts is optional, but if submitted it must cite the exhibits supporting the alleged facts.

Consistent with long-standing practice, such Statements are not mandated. Should counsel choose to submit a statement of material facts, citations to the exhibits supporting alleged facts are required.

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Defendant defenses and counterclaims section

Defendants completing this section should list any counterclaims and, if alleged in the answer, any laws or regulations.

Brief Description of Defendant’s Defenses and any Counterclaims: (to be completed by Defendant(s)- please include a list of any counterclaims. Should any laws or regulations be alleged in the answer, please list those as well.)

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Exhibit list

Exhibits not properly listed may be excluded at trial.

Exhibits not listed in accordance herewith may be excluded at trial

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Exhibit stipulation

All parties must consult and, to the extent possible, enter into a stipulation addressing the authenticity and admissibility of all exhibits.

All parties are herein ordered to consult with each other and, to the extent possible, enter into a stipulation governing the authenticity and admissibility of all exhibits.

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Motion

When only discrete portions of a voluminous referenced document are relevant, excerpts must be attached as exhibits.

If a document referenced in an affidavit or affirmation is voluminous and only discrete portions are relevant to the motion (such as with a deposition transcript), attach excerpts as exhibits and submit the fill exhibit separately.

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Case information statement

The party requesting the preliminary conference must prepare and submit the Case Information Statement on notice to the opposing parties, concurrently with the RJI when applicable or within seven days after chambers notifies the parties that the case has been assigned and the conference scheduled.

This statement shall be prepared by the party requesting the preliminary conference and submitted – on notice to the opposing party or parties - concurrently with the RJI for cases already assigned to Justice Cariola, or within seven (7) days of notification from chambers that the case has been assigned to Justice Cariola and the conference has been scheduled.

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Memorandum of law

Each party must submit a memorandum of law addressing anticipated questions of law and unique evidentiary issues no later than fifteen calendar days before the pretrial conference.

No later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the Pretrial Conference scheduled herein each party shall submit a memorandum of law that addresses each question of law or unique evidentiary issue the party expects to arise at trial.

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Affidavit of regularity

A consent-based matter requires the defendant's affidavit or a stipulation, and the Affidavit of Regularity should be dated on or after that document.

(if the matter is upon consent, need Affidavit of Defendant or stipulation) (the Affidavit of Regularity should be dated on or after the Affidavit of Defendant or Stipulation).

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Motion

Motions are ordinarily decided on the submitted papers unless the Court indicates otherwise.

Motions will be heard on submission unless otherwise indicated by the Court.

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Notice of motion

A party seeking oral argument must request it in the notice of motion or responsive papers.

Parties seeking oral argument must note their request in the notice of motion or responsive papers.

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Trial order

After the note of issue is filed, the Court will schedule a conference and issue a Trial Order setting the trial date and deadlines for trial submissions and disclosures.

Upon the filing of the note of issue, the Court will schedule a conference at which the Court will issue a Trial Order setting forth a date certain for trial, as well as the schedule for submitting a proposed verdict sheet, requests to charge, motions in limine, expert witness disclosure, and witness lists.

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Deposition objections

The deposition-objection rule does not apply to testimony and video recordings used solely for impeachment or credibility purposes.

This Rule does not apply to portions of deposition testimony and corresponding video recording to be used solely for impeachment or credibility purposes

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Motion in limine

Any motion in limine submitted before the Pretrial Conference will be decided at that conference.

Any motions in limine submitted prior to the Pre-Trial Conference shall be decided at the conference.

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Exhibit list

Must include

exhibit list

The Pretrial Conference is scheduled for January 12, 2027 at 10:00 a.m., and counsel must submit a list of all previously unprovided exhibits.

A Pre-trial Conference will be conducted on January 12, 2027 at 10:00 a.m., at which time counsel shall submit to the Court a list of all exhibits not previously provided.

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Proposed verdict sheet

Supplemental proposed verdict sheets may be permitted when unanticipated developments or trial testimony warrant them.

Supplemental Proposed Verdict Sheets may be permitted based on unanticipated developments or testimony at trial.

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Supplemental requests to charge

Supplemental requests to charge may be permitted when unanticipated developments or trial testimony warrant them.

Supplemental Requests to Charge may be permitted based on unanticipated developments or testimony at trial.

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Proposed order

Consent orders signed by all parties should be submitted as soon as possible.

Consent orders signed by all parties should be submitted as soon as possible.

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Case information statement ?

The opposing party or parties shall complete the relevant information below not already completed and submit at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled conference.

Summary: The opposing parties must complete any missing relevant information and submit it at least two days before the scheduled conference.

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Case information statement

Must include

caption, judge name, case number ?

A Case Information Statement shall be prepared by the party requesting the preliminary conference and submitted – on notice to the opposing party – with the request for cases already assigned to Justice Doyle, or within seven (7) days of notification from chambers that the case has been assigned to Justice Doyle and the conference has been scheduled by chambers.

Summary: The requesting party must prepare and submit a Case Information Statement, with notice to the opposing party, by the applicable submission deadline.

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Deposition objections ?

objections to deposition testimony shall be made in writing and provided to the Court and opposing counsel no later than seven (7) days prior to the Pretrial Conference scheduled herein, or will be deemed waived.

Summary: Written objections to deposition testimony must be provided to the court and opposing counsel at least seven days before the Pretrial Conference or they will be waived.

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Civil cases

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Deposition objections ?

The failure to comply with this Order shall waive any trial objections to the proposed testimony, and result in the preclusion of any non-designated testimony.

Summary: Failure to comply with the order waives trial objections to the proposed testimony and may result in preclusion of non-designated testimony.

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Video testimony objections ?

Any objections thereto shall be made in writing and provided to the Court and opposing counsel no later than seven (7) days prior to the Pretrial Conference scheduled herein, or will be deemed waived.

Summary: Written objections to proposed video testimony must be provided to the court and opposing counsel at least seven days before the Pretrial Conference or they will be waived.

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Exhibit list ?

Must include

exhibit list ?

Each party shall mark all exhibits (numbers for plaintiff; letters for defendant) and shall submit to the Court and opposing counsel a list of all such exhibits indicating which exhibits are stipulated into evidence.

Summary: Each party must mark its exhibits and submit a list identifying all exhibits and those stipulated into evidence.

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Order to show cause ?

Copies of the cases cited in the application’s supporting Memorandum of Law must be attached thereto.

Summary: A copy of each case cited in the supporting memorandum of law must be attached to the application.

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Motions in limine

The failure to comply with this Order shall waive any motions in limine or objections thereto.

Summary: Failure to timely submit a motion in limine or objection waives that motion or objection.

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Objection to deposition designation ?

All objections must delineate the name of the witness, page/line number of the proposed testimony, and provide a specific basis for the objection with legal support if necessary.

Summary: Each objection to deposition testimony must identify the witness and page/line number and state a specific basis, with legal support if necessary.

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Deposition designations ?

The failure to comply with this Order shall waive any trial objections to the proposed testimony, and result in the preclusion of any non-designated testimony.

Summary: Failure to comply with the deposition-designation requirements may preclude nondesignated testimony and waive trial objections to proposed testimony.

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Video recorded testimony ?

The failure to comply with this Order shall waive any trial objections to the proposed video testimony.

Summary: Failure to timely object to proposed video testimony waives trial objections to that testimony.

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Affidavit of regularity ?

□ statement that Notice of Automatic Orders AND Notice of Guideline Maintenance were served on the Defendant or acknowledged by Defendant in Affidavit of Defendant;

Summary: The Affidavit of Regularity must state that the automatic-order and guideline-maintenance notices were served on the defendant or acknowledged in the defendant's affidavit.

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Testimonial affidavit or oral testimony ?

□ a) establishing everything required to be alleged in complaint - see above (all cases);

Summary: The testimonial affidavit or testimony must establish everything required to be alleged in the complaint in all cases.

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Proposed findings decision or referees report ?

For conclusions of law include that the requirements of DRL §230, 236, 240, 253 and 255 have been met and that the plaintiff/defendant is entitled to a judgment of divorce/separation granting the incidental relief awarded in the judgment.

Summary: The conclusions of law must state that DRL §§ 230, 236, 240, 253, and 255 have been satisfied and that the party is entitled to the specified divorce or separation judgment and incidental relief.

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Proposed findings decision or referees report ?

□ a) statement that each party (whether represented or unrepresented) has been informed of the Notice of Guideline Maintenance pursuant to DRL §236(B)(6)

Summary: The submission must state that every represented and unrepresented party was informed of the Notice of Guideline Maintenance under DRL § 236(B)(6).

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Proposed findings decision or referees report ?

□ b) if child support, a statement that the Court or the Support Collection Unit shall issue an income deduction order or an income execution simultaneously unless the parties have a written agreement for an alternative arrangement OR specified reason(s) that the Court finds to constitute good cause pursuant to DRL § 240(2)(b)

Summary: For child support, the submission must address simultaneous issuance of an income-deduction order or income execution, an agreed alternative arrangement, or specific good cause found under DRL § 240(2)(b).

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Proposed findings decision or referees report ?

□ c) For DRL 170(7): a statement that “all economic issues of equitable distribution of marital property, the payment or waiver of spousal maintenance, the payment of child support, the payment of counsel and experts’ fees/expenses as well as custody/visitation with the minor children of the marriage have been resolved by the parties or determined herein by the Court and shall be incorporated into the judgment of divorce”.

Summary: For DRL § 170(7), the submission must include the quoted statement that all listed economic and custody/visitation issues were resolved by the parties or court and will be incorporated into the divorce judgment.

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Proposed judgment or decree ?

□ d) statement required by 22 NYCRR 202.50 as to whether separation agreement/stipulation is to be incorporated and surviving or merged, or a combination thereof, that both parties are ordered to comply with the terms of the separation agreement/stipulation, and that the court and Family Court retain

Summary: The proposed judgment or decree must state whether the separation agreement or stipulation is incorporated and survives or is merged, order both parties to comply, and address the retaining jurisdiction language that continues onto the next page.

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Settlement position ?

Must include

caption ?

When requesting a settlement conference, the parties consent to the Court receiving an ex parte position on settlement from each party.

Summary: By requesting a settlement conference, each party consents to the court receiving that party’s ex parte settlement position.

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Case information statement ?

The opposing party or parties shall complete the relevant information below not already completed and submit at least two (2) days in advance of the scheduled conference.

Summary: The opposing parties must complete the relevant portions of the Case Information Statement and submit them at least two days before the scheduled preliminary conference.

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Summary judgment motion ?

A Statement of Material Facts is not required; however, the Court may direct the filing thereof pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.8-g. Statement of Material Facts are discouraged unless directed by the Court.

Summary: A statement of material facts is not required for summary judgment motions, is discouraged unless the Court directs its filing, and may be required by the Court under 22 NYCRR 202.8-g.

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Requests to charge ?

Must include

legal argument ?

Ten (10) calendar days prior to the Pretrial Conference scheduled herein, each party shall provide the Court and opposing counsel with written paragraph-specific references to Pattern Jury Instructions that said party requests be provided by the Court to the jury.

Summary: Each party must provide the Court and opposing counsel with paragraph-specific requests for Pattern Jury Instructions ten calendar days before the pretrial conference.

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Objections to requests to charge ?

Must include

legal argument ?

Any objections thereto shall be made in writing no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Pretrial Conference scheduled herein, or will be deemed waived.

Summary: Objections to requested jury instructions must be written and submitted no later than seven calendar days before the pretrial conference or are waived.

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Requests to charge ?

To the extent possible, parties are encouraged to rely on Pattern Jury Instructions as opposed to writing their own instructions.

Summary: Where possible, parties are encouraged to rely on Pattern Jury Instructions rather than drafting their own instructions.