MATTER OF MP v. MS

Seiff, Kretz & Maffeo, New York City (Marianne Olenko of counsel), for respondent. Cohen & Goldstein, New York City (Joseph DiSimone of counsel), for petitioner.

OPINION OF THE COURT

RICHARD N. ROSS, J. In this Family Court Act article 8 proceeding filed on June 29, 2000, the petitioner, a New York resident, seeks an order of protection against her brother-in-law, a resident of Florida. The respondent moved on August 18, 2000 to dismiss the petition New York contacts. The outcome of the hearing will determine if the court can properly obtain personal jurisdiction over the respondent. The matter is adjourned for a hearing on December 12, 2000, 2:30 P.M. The temporary order of protection issued on July 6, 2000 is continued with the same terms and conditions until further order of this court. [*] If true, the allegation would constitute harassment in the second degree. (See, Penal Law § 240.26.)