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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

M.L.M. v. E.M., 123 N.E.3d 802 (2019)

Citation
M.L.M. v. E.M., 123 N.E.3d 802 (2019) 2.
Parent Document
M.L.M. v. E.M., 123 N.E.3d 802 (2019)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2019-02-21

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2. Fear of imminent serious physical harm. There was ample evidence that since at least August, 2016, the parties' relationship had been deteriorating. It was characterized not merely by the defendant's hostile statements, but also by his aggressive physical conduct aimed at the plaintiff and her belongings. The defendant's behavior caused the plaintiff both to fear for her physical safety and to take steps to protect herself. His actions had escalated in the months before she sought the c. 209A order, and at the hearing the plaintiff testified to being "presently in fear that he would cause [her] physical harm."