Simone W. v. Deborah W.

OPINION OF THE COURT

John M. Hunt, J.

Procedural History

On June 24, 2015, Simone W. (hereinafter petitioner) filed a family offense petition against her sister, Deborah W. (hereinafter respondent). In her petition, she alleged that the respondent engaged in a course of conduct which included repeated threats towards her, her six year old daughter, and her elderly mother. On October 22, 2015, the respondent failed to appear, and the matter proceeded to inquest. On that same date, the Honorable Dennis J. Lebwohl issued a two year stay away final order of protection on behalf of the petitioner. By…