Patton v. Patton

TOOKEY, J.,

Respondent appeals an order continuing a restraining order entered against him under the Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA). ORS 107.700 - 107.735. Respondent contends that petitioner failed to present any evidence to prove that petitioner had suffered abuse, was in imminent danger of further abuse, or that respondent presented a credible threat to petitioner’s safety to support the continuation of the restraining order. See ORS 107.718(1). We reverse.

Pursuant to ORAP 5.40(8)(a), respondent requested that we exercise our discretion to review this matter de novo. Because this is not…