In re E.V. CA2/2

BACKGROUND

1. The Family Mother met son’s father F.H. (father) in February 2023. Soon after, mother became pregnant with son and moved in with father. Mother and father lived together on and off and had a tumultuous relationship. After their first four months living together, mother and father had a fight and father obtained a “TRO.” Mother moved in with her mother (maternal grandmother). Sometime later, father also moved in with maternal grandmother. After a few months, maternal grandmother “kicked [father] out because he disrespected her.” Mother moved out with father, and they rented a garage. In January 2024,1 mother and father became engaged. When the underlying proceedings began, mother and father had been living together in an apartment with son for a few months. Father was

1 Unless otherwise noted, all referenced dates are in the year 2024.

2 26 years old, mother was 19 years old, and son was three months old. Neither mother nor father has any other children. 2. Events Preceding Petition On April 4, mother and father had an argument that turned physical. Mother was sitting on the couch at their apartment, holding son. She and father were arguing when father…