Jane O. J. v. Peter L. J.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ruth Jane Zuckerman, J.

In this family offense proceeding brought under article 8 of the Family Court Act, respondent was personally served with process in Pennsylvania. Before the court at this time is respondent’s motion to dismiss the petition on the grounds that such out-of-State service was improper and that the court accordingly lacks personal jurisdiction over respondent in this proceeding. Petitioner, relying upon section 154 of the Family Court Act and CPLR 302 (a) (2), opposes respondent’s motion.

*435The facts and circumstances surrounding the instant motion, briefly…