Pleading With You In Bronx
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Generally, when cases are litigated, the court papers become part of the public record. Family and matrimonial cases in New York, however, are different. They remain confidential, and cannot be accessed without a court order.
To get a copy of a divorce decree, contact the County Clerk. If the divorce was granted before January 1, 1963, the divorce decree is the only type of document available. Divorce Certificate. This document contains basic information about the spouses, and the date and place the marriage ended.
I would start by searching the clerk of courts website for the county and state where the divorce proceedings took place. If on-line access is available, call or visit the clerk of court's office and request a copy. I would suggest that you get at least one certified copy for future use.
You can get copies of divorce judgments or other written orders in divorce cases from the County Clerk. Copies of documents, other than the Judgment of Divorce itself, can only be obtained by one of the parties involved or by an attorney who is representing one of the parties.
Where are motions returnable? Motions are returnable to 851 Grand Concourse Bronx, New York 10451 in room 217.
Depending upon how busy the local clerk's office is and also depending upon how busy the judge is, this process can take as little as three weeks or as much as 10 months.
A motion may be withdrawn at any time prior to its return date by filing with the clerk a written request signed by counsel for the moving party. A request to withdraw a motion after submission must be supported by a stipulation of withdrawal signed by all counsel.
The return date is the court date. The party making the motion chooses the court date and puts it in the Notice of Motion so everyone knows when to come to court. NYSCEF wants to know the court date and has a calendar button to find the court date you picked.
Motions made by notice of motion and petitions and notices of petition in special proceedings are processed by the General Clerk's Office (Room 119) and are to be made returnable in the Motion Submission Part Courtroom (Room 130) on any business day of the week at AM.
