Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

Summary

The bill lets New York's family court decide guardianship of children and infants when situations like a parent’s forced departure make reunification impossible. It expands the court’s jurisdiction without requiring proof of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The change takes effect immediately and requires updated court forms to reflect these new circumstances.

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