Debra MM. v. Ralph MM.

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Sherman, J.), entered July 13, 2007 in Tompkins County, which granted petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to Family Ct Act article 8, for an order of protection.

Petitioner and respondent are married but separated. Their children have been placed in foster care. In September 2006, petitioner filed a family offense petition, and Family Court issued a temporary order of protection directing respondent to stay away from petitioner and refrain from communication or any other contact, together with other provisions specifically including a…