Lesley v. Lesley

OPINION

Appellant Deborah Lesley (“Deborah”) and respondent Eldon Millard Lesley (“Eldon”) were married on October 26, 1992, in Fresno, California. Thereafter, the couple resided near Winne-mucca, Nevada.

Deborah avers that, on January 14, 1996, Eldon struck her with a closed fist in front of the couple’s three minor children and threw a beer bottle at her. When she suggested that they attempt a trial separation, Eldon allegedly responded that if Deborah and the children were not at home when he returned from work he would find her, beat her, and take away the children permanently. Eldon also…