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Judge Cheryl Gonzales

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

New York Supreme Court, Kings County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Pre Mediation MemorandumCourt-wide

3 pgs

Disclosure Dispute Response LetterCourt-wide

2 pgs

BriefCourt-wide

25 pgs

Disclosure Dispute LetterCourt-wide

2 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Terms of Sale

Court-wide

Upon request

Adjournments

72Hoursnotice

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

Communication

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Clerk2 contacts

Other Contacts1 contacts

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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

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Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

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

Upon approval, a stipulation to adjourn MUST be filed on NYSCEF.

Civil cases

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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

All submitted motions shall be made returnable on Mondays and Thursdays, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Civil cases

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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

Adjournments will only be granted in exceptional circumstances and must be made at least 72 hours in advance, absent extenuating circumstances.

Civil cases

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

However, all dates with Interpreters are final.

Civil cases

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

No case may be adjourned in this Part unless granted by the court after an application is made.

Civil cases

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

Requests for adjournments must be made either via email to the Part or via telephone with all attorneys included in the correspondence/call.

Civil cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

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

All correspondences should include all parties, attorneys, attorneys for the child(ren) and if applicable, GALs.

Civil cases

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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.

All communication regarding matters scheduled in this Part should be directed to Part 5Z via email – kingsmat5Z@nycourts.gov, and should include the case caption, index number and future court date, if applicable.

Civil cases

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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

Applies to
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.
Applies to
Agreement to mediate
Request that all parties and attorneys sign the Agreement to Mediate form which will be returned to the Court.
Applies to
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.

Communication

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

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

Applies to
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.
Applies to
Ex parte order of protection
When electronically filing an ex parte order of protection, use the designated NYSCEF filing option; a concerned applicant may apply in person with a paper copy even in an e-filed case.
E-filing is encouraged whenever possible to avoid unnecessary courthouse trips.

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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?

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

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

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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How may parties contact Judge Cheryl Gonzales' chambers?

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

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

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

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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.

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What filing deadlines apply to motion filings before Judge Cheryl Gonzales?

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

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Complete rules summary for Judge Cheryl Gonzales

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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