Domestic abuse finding. Appellant challenges the trial court's finding that there was no domestic abuse, largely as a matter collateral to the custody dispute. Appellant alleges various incidents during which respondent was physically or emotionally abusive to her or others. Evidence in the record provides support for both parties. Due to the conflicting evidence, neither a finding of abuse nor a finding of no abuse could be deemed clearly erroneous.
Appellant disputes the power of the court to issue a mutual restraining order.
This case began when appellant requested an order for protection against respondent. The request was consolidated with respondent's request to initiate divorce proceedings. The trial court then issued a restraining order against respondent pursuant to Minn. Stat. The function of a temporary order for relief is to preserve the status quo until opportunity is afforded to decide the matter on the merits. After both sides addressed the matter on the merits, the court found that there was no domestic abuse, but chose to place restraints on both parties.