Reina A. v. Alber S. CA2/2

BACKGROUND

I. Reina’s DVRO Request

Reina filed her DVRO request on September 23, 2019, seeking protection from Alber. She explained that she feared for her life because Alber “exhibit[ed] violent behavior toward [her] and ha[d] made multiple threats against [her] life.” Reina alleged the following: In November 2018, Alber pushed and hit Reina’s chest while telling her, “‘Don’t ask me what I’m doing or who I’m partying with.’” Bruises appeared on Reina’s chest where Alber had hit her. In January 2019, Alber came home intoxicated. Reina told him that she did not “want a marriage like this[.]” Alber responded, “‘If you try to fuck my life, I am gonna fuck your life four times harder.’”

All further statutory references are to the Family Code unless otherwise indicated. Alber did not file a respondent’s brief or otherwise appear in this appeal. We resolve this appeal pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.220(a)(2).

2 In April 2019, Alber became angry in the middle of the night and shoved Reina off the bed. Reina fell onto the wood floor and sustained a cut and bruise on her forearm. In June 2019, Alber was upset that Reina would not buy him a new phone. He…