Robert F. Z. v. Michelle McG.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Minna R. Buck, J.

By petition filed November 12, 1986, petitioner (hereinafter Mr. Z.) seeks an order of protection pursuant to article 8 of the Family Court Act against respondent (hereinafter Ms. McG.). On November 19, 1986, Mr. Z. was granted, ex parte, a temporary order of protection pending further proceedings.

Ms. McG. has moved to dismiss the petition and vacate the *951temporary order of protection on the grounds that Mr. Z. lacks standing to initiate such a proceeding and, therefore, the court has no jurisdiction to entertain his petition. The basis of Ms. McG.’s…