Rivera v. Santiago

OPINION OF THE COURT

Andrew P. Bivona, J.

This is an application by the respondent to dismiss the pending custody petition for lack of jurisdiction. The application was brought on by way of notice of motion returnable on the 20th day of August 1997. The petitioner filed a reply and affirmation in opposition dated August 14, 1997, received by the court on August 18, 1997. On the return date counsel for the movant, the petitioner and petitioner’s counsel appeared. In reaching its decision, the court has reviewed the moving papers, the answering papers, the reply, and the contents of the court’s…