In this #unreportedopinion, the #father #argued that the #circuitcourt's #order was intended to #punish #him for his #unpopular #parenting #style rather than to #prevent future #harm to his #child, N. The #court #disagreed, stating that the #relief granted was well-tailored to prevent future abuse.
Protective orders are designed to protect eligible persons from abuse and are preventive, protective, and remedial in nature, not punitive.