Bauwens v. Evans

OPINION

Respondent gave birth to a daughter in 1985. Although respondent and appellant, the child’s father, never exchanged marital vows, for a period the trio lived together as a family. However, after appellant allegedly displayed abusive behavior and engaged in illicit drug activities, respondent fled with the child to Washoe County in January 1992.

Shortly thereafter, respondent obtained an ex parte temporary protective order (“TPO”) that prevented appellant from visiting her or the child. On March 12, 1992, respondent filed a petition in Washoe County for an order terminating appellant’s…