Iamele v. Asselin

We are asked to define the standard for extension of a domestic abuse prevention order pursuant to G. L. c. 209A, § 3. The plaintiff, Lesley Iamele, appeals from the denial of her request to extend such an order previously issued against the defendant, Raymond Asselin. It is unclear what standard the judge used in denying her request for an extension of the order. We granted the plaintiff’s application for direct appellate review. We hold that a plaintiff seeking an extension of a protective *735order must make a showing similar to that of a plaintiff seeking an initial order — most commonly, the…