McNulty ex rel. G.M. v. Douglas ex rel. K.D.

BLACK, Judge.

Ralph McNulty, on behalf of his minor son, G.M., appeals a final judgment of injunction for protection against dating violence. Mr. McNulty argues that the trial court failed to afford his son sufficient due process when it did not permit G.M. to call witnesses or cross-examine the petitioner before imposing the permanent injunction. We agree and reverse.

Timothy Douglas sought the injunction against G.M. on behalf of his minor daughter, K.D., after an alleged act of dating violence occurred on July 4, 2011. Both parties appeared pro se at the injunction hearing. At the outset of…