Court Jurisdiction in New York County
Litigants and fiduciaries in New York County fall under the 1st Judicial District. All matrimonial financial disclosure statements, Form UD-11 affidavits, and estate accountings must be filed through the New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) system.
Courthouse Information
- Facility: New York County Supreme Court
- Address: 60 Centre St, New York, NY 10007
- County Seat: Manhattan, NY
- Governing Rules: 22 NYCRR § 202.16 & 1st Judicial District Local Court Rules
Local Disclosure Procedures in New York County
Manhattan handles the highest concentration of ultra-high-net-worth matrimonial and Surrogate estate proceedings in the United States. Net worth statements require forensic schedules for private equity, hedge funds, and carried interest.
Under 22 NYCRR § 202.16(f), parties in New York County must exchange sworn Statements of Net Worth alongside recent 3 years of income tax returns and W-2 statements no later than 10 days prior to the preliminary conference.
Key Filing Milestones in New York County
- Summons & Automatic Orders (DRL § 236(B)(2)(b)): Effective immediately upon service.
- Statement of Net Worth Exchange (22 NYCRR 202.16(f)): Due 10 days before Preliminary Conference.
- Expert Real Estate & Business Appraisals: Typically ordered within 60 to 90 days of the Preliminary Conference.
- Updated Statement of Net Worth: Required prior to trial if financial circumstances have changed.