Section 822 - Person who may originate proceedings(a) Any person in the relation to the respondent of spouse, or former spouse, parent, child, or member of the same family or household;(b) A duly authorized agency, association, society, or institution;(c) A peace officer, acting pursuant to his special duties, or a police officer;(d) A person on the court's own motion.N.Y. Family Court Law § 822