Valerie G. v. Louis G.

Opinion

DATO, J.

—As part of marital dissolution proceedings, appellant Valerie G. sought a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against her husband, respondent Louis G., alleging he physically injured her during confrontations between them. On appeal, Valerie contends the court erred in concluding that, because her injuries were suffered during and as a result of physical confrontations she instigated, they did not constitute “ ‘abuse’ ” within the meaning of Family Code1 section 6203, part of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (§ 6200 et seq.).

*776Although section 6203 defines abuse to…