B.S.

FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS

On June 28, 2024, B.S. claimed C.V., her former spouse, followed her in his work truck from near his place of employment. According to B.S., C.V. sped up, abruptly merged in front of the car she was driving, “break [sic] check[ed]” her, and sped off after yelling and flipping her off. At the time, B.S. was dating her new partner, Christopher K., and was driving his car. C.V. was dating Christopher K.’s ex-wife with whom Christopher K. shared two children. In August 2024, B.S. filed a request for a domestic violence restraining order against C.V. The petition was based on this driving incident, and requested protection for herself, her partner Christopher K., and his two children. B.S. requested, among other things, an order not to abuse, a no-contact order, and a stay-away order. In October 2024, defendant filed a response to the restraining order request. He agreed to the requested order not to abuse B.S. and her partner Christopher K. but did not agree the order should include his girlfriend’s children or any of the other requests, including stay-away and no-contact orders. C.V. explained that he did not recall brake checking B.S. or…