In re Samantha L. J.

— 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 for judicial approval of the mother’s surrender under Social Services Law § 384-c (2) (f) so that the issue whether his consent to…