Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, the petition is denied, the proceeding is dismissed, and the order of protection is vacated.
In a family offense proceeding, the petitioner has the burden of establishing the allegations contained in the petition by a "fair preponderance of the evidence" (Family Ct Act § 832; see Matter of Harry v Harry,
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