In re Nicole K. CA2/2

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Investigation The family consists of father, Angelica S. (mother), Nicole and Matthew.2 On March 18, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received a referral alleging emotional abuse by father towards the two children, who were

All further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code. Mother participated in the proceedings below but is not a party to this appeal.

2 then 12 and five years old. The reporting party indicated that mother had called law enforcement after a verbal argument over finances. Father became upset and pushed mother with one arm on the right shoulder. Father began throwing items from a shelf onto the floor. Mother fled into the bedroom and father banged on the door. The children were present in the living room, adjacent to the altercation. Father was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence, and mother was granted an emergency protective order. Mother stated that there had been one prior incident of domestic violence that she did not report. Father was released on bond with a court date of September 9, 2021. On March 25, 2021, mother obtained a…