Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and matter remitted to Cattaraugus County Family Court for further proceedings, in accordance with the following memorandum:
Family Court dismissed a petition for judicial approval of a surrender by the mother of an out-of-wedlock child under Social Services Law § 384 (4) on the ground that there was no consent by the father and that he was a necessary party. The father was entitled to notice of the petition...
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