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New York Divorce and Family Law Blog: Chief Administrative Judge Adopts New Rules for Matrimonial Actions
Chief Administrative Judge Adopts New Rules for Matrimonial Actions
By Administrative Order A/O/100/17, 22 NYCRR §202.50 (b) was amended to add a new section 202.50 (b)(3).
The new section requires that every Uncontested and Contested Judgment of Divorce contain certain decretal paragraphs, including one concerning the venue where post judgment applications for modification or enforcement in Supreme Court should be brought. 22 NYCRR §202.50 (b)(3), which is effective August 1, 2017, provides as follows:
202.50. Proposed Judgments in Matrimonial Actions; Forms
(3) Additional Requirement with Respect to Uncontested and Contested
Judgments of Divorce. In addition to satisfying the requirements of
paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision, every judgment of divorce,
whether uncontested or contested, shall include language substantially in
accordance with the following decretal paragraphs which shall supersede
any inconsistent decretal paragraphs currently required for such forms:
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Settlement Agreement entered into
between the parties on the ___ day of ____, [ ] an original OR [ ] a
transcript of which is on file with this Court and incorporated herein by
reference, shall survive and shall not be merged into this judgment, * and
the parties are hereby directed to comply with all legally enforceable terms
and conditions of said agreement as if such terms and conditions were set
forth in their entirety herein; and it is further
* In contested actions, this paragraph may read either [shall survive and
shall not be merged into this judgment] or [shall not survive and shall be
merged into this judgment].
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that the Supreme Court shall retain
jurisdiction to hear any applications to enforce the provisions of said
Settlement Agreement or to enforce or modify the provisions of this
judgment, provided the court retains jurisdiction of the matter concurrently
with the Family Court for the purpose of specifically enforcing, such of the
provisions of that (separation agreement) (stipulation agreement) as are
capable of specific enforcement, to the extent permitted by law, and of
modifying such judgment with respect to maintenance, support, custody or
visitation to the extent permitted by law, or both; and it is further
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED, that any applications brought in Supreme
Court to enforce the provisions of said Settlement Agreement or to enforce
or modify the provisions of this judgment shall be brought in a County
wherein one of the parties resides; provided that if there are minor children
of the marriage, such applications shall be brought in a county wherein one
of the parties or the child or children reside, except. in the discretion of the
judge, for good cause. Good cause applications shall be made by motion or
order to show cause. Where the address of either party and any child or
children is unknown and not a matter of public record, or is subject to an
existing confidentiality order pursuant to DRL § 254 or FCA § 154-b, such
applications may be brought in the county where the judgment was entered;
By Administrative Order A/O/99/17, 22 NYCRR §202 was amended to add a new section 202.16-b.
The new section addresses the submission of written applications in contested matrimonial actions.
The new rules contain limitations which are applicable to to the submission of papers on pendente lite applications for alimony, maintenance, counsel fees, child support, exclusive occupancy, custody and visitation unless the requirements are waived by the judge for good cause shown. Among other things, all orders to show cause and motions must be in Times New Roman, font 12 and double spaced. The supporting affidavit or affidavit in opposition or attorney affirmation in support or opposition or memorandum of law may not exceed twenty (20) pages. Any expert affidavit may not exceed eight (8) additional pages. Reply affidavits or affirmations may not exceed ten (10) pages. Surreply affidavits can only be submitted with prior court permission. 22 NYCRR 202.16 - b, which is effective July 1, 2017, provides as follows:
§202.16-b Submission of Written Applications in Contested Matrimonial
(1) Applicability. This section shall be applicable to all contested
matrimonial actions and proceedings in Supreme Court authorized by
subdivision (2) of Part B of section 236 of the Domestic Relations Law.
(2) Unless otherwise expressly provided by any provision of the CPLR or
other statute, and in addition to the requirements of 22 NYCRR §202.16 (k)
where applicable, the following rules and limitations are required for the
submission of papers on pendente lite applications for alimony,
maintenance, counsel fees, child support, exclusive occupancy, custody and
visitation unless said requirements are waived by the judge for good cause
(i) Applications that are deemed an emergency must comply with 22
NYCRR §202.7 and provide for notice, where applicable, in accordance with
same. These emergency applications shall receive a preference by the clerk
for processing and the court for signature. Designating an application as an
emergency without good cause may be punishable by the issuance of
sanctions pursuant to Part 130 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative
Judge. Any application designated as an emergency without good cause
shall be processed and considered in the ordinary course of local court
(ii) Where practicable. all orders to show cause, motions or crossmotions
for relief should be made in one order to show cause or motion or
(iii) All orders to show cause and motions or cross motions shall be
submitted on one-sided copy except as otherwise provided in 22 NYCRR
§202.5(at or electronically where authorized, with one-inch margins on
eight and one half by eleven (8.5 x 11) inch paper with all additional
exhibits tabbed. They shall be in Times New Roman font 12 and double
spaced. They must be of sufficient quality ink to allow for the reading and
proper scanning of the documents. Self-represented litigants may submit
handwritten applications provided that the handwriting is legible and
otherwise in conformity with these rules.
(iv) The supporting affidavit or affidavit in opposition or attorney
affirmation in support or opposition or memorandum of law shall not exceed
twenty (20) pages. Any expert affidavit required shall not exceed eight (8)
additional pages. Any attorney affirmation in support or opposition or
memorandum of law shall contain only discussion and argument on issues
of law except for facts known only to the attorney. Any reply affidavits or
affirmations to the extent permitted shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Surreply
affidavits can only be submitted with prior court permission.
(v) Except for affidavits of net worth (pursuant to 22 NYCRR §202.16
(b)), retainer agreements (pursuant to Rule 1400.3 of the Joint Rules of the
Appellate Division). maintenance guidelines worksheets and/or child
support worksheets, or counsel fee billing statements or affirmations or
affidavits related to counsel fees (pursuant to Domestic Relations Law §237
and 22 NYCRR §202.16(k))' all of which may include attachments thereto,
all exhibits annexed to any motion, cross motion, order to show cause,
opposition or reply may not be greater than three (3) inches thick without
prior permission of the court. All exhibits must contain exhibit tabs.
(vi) If the application or responsive papers exceed the page or size
limitation provided in this section, counsel or the self-represented litigant
must certify in good faith the need to exceed such limitation, and the court
may reject or require revision of the application if the court deems the
reasons insufficient.
(3) Nothing contained herein shall prevent a judge or justice of the court or
of a judicial district within which the court sits from establishing local part
rules to the contrary or in addition to these rules.
Posted by Joel R. Brandes at 3:22 PM