RESOURCES FOR JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS

The following are legal resources provided to aid judges and attorneys in the litigation, adjudication, and resolution of matrimonial matters:

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  Resources for alternatives to court such as collaborative law and divorce mediation.
• Child Support Standards Chart
  A guide for child support calculations, including a quick reference chart with child support amounts based upon income and number of children.
• Contested Divorce Timeline
  Statutory timeline for conferences, discovery, trial, and filing of papers in contested divorce actions.
• Contested Divorce Flowchart
  Graphical representation of contested divorce timeline.
• Divorce Forms
  Complete library of court forms related to divorce actions.
• Matrimonial Practice Advisory Committee
  Information about the members and mission of the Matrimonial Practice Advisory Committee.
• Mental Health Glossary
  A glossary of selected terms for judicial use during child custody cases.
• Parent Education and Awareness Program
  A court-sponsored program providing resources designed to educate divorcing or separating parents about the impact of their breakup on their children, including the Parent's Handbook.
• Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge
  Booklet with detailed guidelines for fiduciary appointments made by the court.
• Procedure for Attorneys
  in Domestic Relations Matters
  Full statutory text of 22 NYCRR § 1400, including the procedure for attorneys and the statement of client's rights and responsibilities.
• Temporary Maintenance Guidelines Worksheet (fillable version) and Calculator: a formula for judges to apply and factors for judges to consider when calculating temporary spousal maintenance.
• Uniform Court Rules for Matrimonial Practice
  Full statutory text of 22 NYCRR § 202.16 & 202.16-a of the Uniform Rules for Trial Courts detailing matrimonial practice in New York State.