Hayes v. Hayes

Respondent Christie Hayes (Christie) appeals the trial court’s restraining order under the Family Abuse and Prevention Act (FAPA), ORS 107.700 to 107.735. Christie argues that there was insufficient evidence to support (1) a finding that petitioner John Hayes (John) was in fear of imminent bodily injury, and (2) a finding that he was in imminent danger of further abuse. See ORS 107.710(1). On de novo review, we conclude that John did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he was in fear of imminent bodily injury. Rosiles-Flores v. Browning, 208 Or App 600, 602, 145 P3d 328 (2006).…