In re E.O. CA4/3

FACTS

In 2020, when these proceedings arose, mother and father had been in a relationship characterized by domestic violence for nine years. Father’s acts of domestic violence against mother resulted in criminal arrests and restraining orders. Minor witnessed some of the acts of domestic violence. The present proceeding arose out of a referral on June 4, 2020, of ongoing domestic violence between the parents. It was reported that on May 29, 2020, the Huntington Beach Police Department responded to the family’s residence for a domestic

The motion is made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 909.

2 violence call that father punched mother. Both parents admitted drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana prior to the dispute. Father admitted to having taken methamphetamine the day prior. Father was arrested and an emergency protective order was issued. Maternal aunt confirmed she had been caring for the child since May 29, 2020. On June 10, 2020, the social worker spoke to minor, maternal aunt, and the parents. Minor saw father “push” mother and it made him scared. He denied any physical abuse. Maternal aunt reported that mother had visible injuries and SSA…