NY A10198

Expands Family Court jurisdiction to include proceedings concerning the change of name of a child under section 60 of the civil rights law.

Allows support magistrates in paternity proceedings to hear and determine applications to change a child's name pursuant to section 60 of the civil rights law.

Permits applications for name changes of children under age eighteen in Family Court as part of a pending, related proceeding, made by any party to the proceeding or the child's attorney.

Requires consent of all parties for name change applications granted in Family Court, contrasting with the standard rule that only the petitioner's consent is necessary.

Takes effect April 1 following the date the bill becomes law.