MATTER OF RIVERA


165 Misc.2d 307 (1995)

627 N.Y.S.2d 241

In the Matter of William R. Rivera.

Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County.

February 14, 1995


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard M. Horowitz, Mount Vernon, for petitioner.


LUCINDO SUAREZ, J.

Petitioner is a transsexual male who wishes to discard his male name and assume a female name. Petitioner states in his petition that he has undergone hormone therapy, breast augmentation and cosmetic surgery to further his female appearance, and that the use of his male name causes severe depression and the need for psychiatric help.

Upon due deliberation of the verified petition...

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