DIVORCE - NEW RULES

As noted by Matrimonial Committee of Nassau County Bar Association:

All attorneys and litigants filing emergency Orders to Show Cause should notify the Judge assigned to the case (if there is a Judge assigned already) AND the Matrimonial Clerk SIMULTANEOUSLY with the notice provided to opposing counsel.  You can copy the Judge and the Clerk on your 202 notice to opposing counsel.  The 202 notice should be faxed to the Matrimonial Clerk at 516-493-3475 and to the Judge assigned to the case.  If you are seeking relief related to custody or an Order of Protection, please note same in your notice."