Tanya K. v. Christopher M. CA4/3
This is an appeal from a domestic violence restraining order entered against Tanya K.’s ex-boyfriend, Christopher M. Tanya initially obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Christopher, and the trial court set a hearing in accordance with Family Code sections 242 and 6200 et seq. to determine whether to issue a more “permanent” domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against him. Christopher (through his counsel) asked the court to continue that hearing for various reasons, including his invocation of his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. The court denied his request for a continuance, and the hearing went forward in December 2016. After hearing the evidence, the court issued a DVRO that (1) prevents Christopher from having any contact with Tanya until September 2019, (2) awarded custody of their minor child to Tanya, and (3) granted Christopher limited supervised visitation rights. The issue on appeal is whether the court abused its dis
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