NY S05736

Adds a new Rule 514 to the Civil Practice Law and Rules governing venue in matrimonial actions, including divorce, custody, visitation, annulment, and post-judgment proceedings.

Establishes that matrimonial actions must be tried in a county where either party resides, or if there are minor children, in the county where one party or a child resides.

Permits the plaintiff to designate trial venue under existing rules when addresses of parties or children are not public record or are subject to confidentiality orders under Domestic Relations Law or Family Court Act.

Allows courts to approve trial proceedings in a different venue upon a showing of good cause through motion or order to show cause.

Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to matrimonial actions commenced on or after the effective date.