Diaz v. Gomez

Following a hearing in the Probate and Family Court, an ex parte abuse prevention restraining order, obtained by the plaintiff, Cindy E. Diaz, against the defendant, Juan G. Gomez, pursuant to G. L. c. 209A, § 3, was extended for one year. The defendant filed a timely appeal. He argues that the facts set forth in the plaintiff’s affidavit were insufficient to warrant the extension of the ex parte order. He also claims that the judge *56violated his due process rights by soliciting and then considering layered hearsay statements in support of the plaintiff’s allegations against him. We conclude…