Adam F. v. Caitlin B.

Summary

The court affirmed the superior court’s refusal to grant a continuance for the domestic-violence portion of a visitation-modification hearing, concluding that the father was represented, had not shown specific prejudice, and received a second hearing date six days later. It also upheld the findings that he committed two acts of assault or reckless endangerment and the temporary suspension of visitation, based on the evidence of continued domestic violence, coercive conduct, failure to meaningfully engage in a required intervention program, and risk to the child. The court held that the temporary suspension and clearly defined steps for resuming visitation protected the child’s best interests while preserving the father’s parental rights.