In a Decision – M.Y. v. G.C. (an "Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The Appellate Division determined that a Final Restraining Order did not require a history of domestic violence since a single act could constitute domestic violence for the purpose of issuing a Final Restraining Order.
The Wife filed for divorce, Husband repeatedly called and texted her threatening and harassing messages over a period of four days. Husband admitted he sent the messages but argued they were made in an attempt to discuss Wife’s reasons for seeking the divorce. Wife testified she received hundreds of text messages and while they initially focused on a meeting to discuss the divorce, they went on to include nude photos of herself and Husband’s bloody stools and threats to disclose the photos to Wife’s family and church members. In addition to the photos, Husband sent plaintiff texts about her immigration status and the possibility of defendant having her green card revoked. Husband explained that the great volume of text messages he sent was due to the lack of response by Wife. Wife testified that she was scared and unable to sleep.