Jacobs v. Jacobs

[¶ 1] Lisa J. Jacobs appeals from a judgment entered in the District Court (Ellsworth, Staples, J.) granting Arthur B. Jacobs a protection from abuse order against her after a full hearing pursuant to 19-A M.R.S. § 4007 (2005). Lisa contends that the court’s finding that Lisa and Arthur are “[flamily or household members” within the meaning of 19-A M.R.S. § 4002(4) (2005) is clearly erroneous. We agree and vacate the judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] Arthur and Lisa Jacobs are adult siblings who have been involved in a longstanding dispute over the ownership and control of their late father’s…