Matrimonial Term Judge's Rules

360 Adams Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

JUSTICE RACHEL A. ADAMS - Part 5F

Court Attorney: Enid Langbert/Cara Ben
Courtroom: 365
Courtroom Phone: (347) 296-1636
Chambers Room: 389
Chambers Phone: (347) 401-9260
Chambers Fax: (212) 401-9232

Motions: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Preliminary Conferences: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Compliance and Pre-trial conferences: Tuesdays and Thursdays

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

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

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JUSTICE ERIC I. PRUS - Part 5A
(Revised 1/7/11)

Court Attorney: Marilyn Rothstein
Courtroom: 938
Courtroom Phone : (347) 296-1646
Chambers Room : 379
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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JUSTICE JEFFREY S. SUNSHINE - Part 5G
(Revised 11/16/11)

Court Attorney: Lara J. Genovesi
Courtroom: Room 941
Courtroom Telephone: (347) 296-1654
Chambers: Room 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
(Revised 12/23/10)

Court Attorneys: Susan A. Liebman/Jeffrey Chery
Courtroom: 924
Courtroom Tel: (347) 401-9211
Chambers: 451
Chambers Tel: (347) 296-1539
Chambers Fax: (718) 643-3932

Motions: Thursday

Preliminary Conference with accompanying motion: Thursday

Preliminary Conference or Compliance Conference without motion: Monday

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.

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

Requests for an adjournment must be made by conference call to Chambers with all attorneys on the line. If the request is granted, a stipulation must be faxed to Chambers at least 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.

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