Brubaker v. Strum Appeal #1 - SUCCESSFUL REVERSAL
Betsey Brubaker appeals from an order denying her request to renew a restraining order against her former husband, Andy Strum, under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (the Act) (Fam. Code, § 6200 et seq.).1 Because the trial court erroneously considered only whether Strum committed acts of domestic violence during a narrow window of time when the original restraining order was in effect, and not whether Brubaker had a reasonable fear of future abuse in light of all relevant facts and circumstances, we reverse the order denying the request to renew the restraining order and direct the trial court to hold a new hearing on the request and allow Brubaker to introduce the evidence the court erroneously excluded.
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Mark H. Karney is a seasoned Certified Family Law Specialist with over 31 years of extensive experience in advocating for the rights of parents and children. He is compassionate and caring.
Mark H. Karney is a seasoned Certified Family Law Specialist with over 31 years of extensive experience in advocating for the rights of parents and children. He is compassionate and caring.
