A state appeals panel has ruled that a Brooklyn Family Court judge was wrong to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction a petition filed by a father on behalf of his daughter for an order of protection against the boyfriend of the girl’s mother.

The opinion in Jose M. v. Angel V., 05388/11, written by Justice John Leventhal of the Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed a May 23 order by Judge Terrence McElrath (See Profile).