Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and matter remitted to Erie County Family Court for further proceedings on the petition.
Memorandum:
Family Court erred in ordering this neglect proceeding adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. Such an adjournment may not be ordered without the consent of petitioner (see, Family Ct Act § 1039 [a]; Matter of Regina X.,
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