Opinion ID: 2382556
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Domestic violence in Barbara and Leo's relationship

Text: Barbara and Leo began a relationship in February 2005. Leo testified at trial that there was domestic violence in the relationship, describing at least one physical argument based on his jealousy and stating that he was sure he had left bruises on Barbara from their fights. Barbara testified that Leo had threatened to kill her and had strangled and choked her. Barbara became pregnant with Michael in late 2005. When Barbara was four months pregnant, she attempted to commit suicide, explaining later that she was tired of being beaten every day. When Michael was several months old, Barbara filed for a protective order in which she expressed fear for her and Michael's lives; described Leo's constant abuse, including hitting her and pushing her mom; and explained that Leo is violent when he is on any kind of drug. She was granted a temporary protective order but did not request a long-term order at the hearing that followed.