NY A10353

Amends Civil Practice Law and Rules to create new Rule 515 establishing venue requirements specifically for matrimonial actions, including divorce, custody, visitation, annulment, and post-judgment proceedings.

Allows matrimonial actions to be tried in a county where either party resides or, if minor children exist, in the county where one of the children resides.

Permits plaintiff to designate venue under standard rules (Section 509) when any relevant residential address is not a matter of public record or is subject to an existing confidentiality order under Domestic Relations Law or Family Court Act.

Allows courts to permit trials in other venues for good cause shown through motion or order to show cause, notwithstanding standard venue requirements.

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