In Re Custody of Barokas

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• respondent entitled to evidentiary hearing on jurisdiction and standing issue before proceeding to a consideration of the merits of the custody petition
• nonparents could not establish standing by taking child from the home of the child's adult sister where mother had placed her
• nonparents could not establish standing by taking child from the home of the child’s adult sister where mother had placed her
• where, upon respondent’s motion to dismiss and accompanying affidavit, the court found she was entitled to a hearing and an opportunity to present evidence on the jurisdiction and standing issue
• non-parent without standing to commence custody proceeding where parent in legal control of child

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