Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, petition reinstated and matter remitted to Erie County Family Court for further proceedings, in accordance with the following memorandum: Family Court erred in applying clear and convincing evidence as the standard of proof in this child protective proceeding. In a fact-finding hearing to determine whether a child is abused or neglected, petitioner has the burden of establishing abuse or neglect by a preponderance of the...
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