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Facts and Procedural Background Appellant is now married to respondent’s ex-wife, Ariella. Respondent and Ariella share two minor children. As part of the custody orders, respondent is entitled to attend his children’s medical appointments. In August 2022, appellant and Ariella were waiting with the children in the lobby of a medical clinic when respondent arrived. As respondent attempted to follow his daughter into the pre-examination room, there was a confrontation between appellant and respondent. After the medical appointment ended, respondent contacted police, reported the incident, and subsequently sought a civil harassment restraining order against appellant. Civil Harassment Restraining Order Hearing At the hearing on the civil harassment restraining order, Officer Scott McBeth testified that he responded to the call following the incident at the medical clinic. As part of his investigation, Officer McBeth spoke with respondent, appellant, and the medical assistant, Benjamin Gately. Officer McBeth testified that after his investigation, he determined there was probable cause that a “physical altercation had occurred and unwanted touching had happened” between appellant and…