Order unanimously affirmed without costs.
Memorandum:
We affirm for reasons stated in the decision at Surrogate's Court. We add only that the issue of respondent's standing (see, Domestic Relations Law § 111 [1] [a]) may not be raised for the first time on appeal because it "could have been obviated or cured by factual showings or legal countersteps" in the trial court (Telaro v Telaro,
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