It is important to note that our statutes do not define "pattern of domestic abuse," so we treat what constitutes a "pattern of domestic abuse" as a question of fact. Oates v. Oates, 2010 Ark.App. 346, at 3.
Oates v. Oates, 2010 Ark.App. 346. Furthermore, this court reviews issues of statutory interpretation de novo.
Counsel did not object to the admission of the reports or testimony of Drs. Deyoub or Seiler that contained the PAS evidence. Objections to evidence must be made at the time the evidence is introduced. Oates v. Oates, 2010 Ark. App. 346, at 4, 2010 WL 1609411 (citing Edwards v. Stills, 335 Ark. 470, 503–04, 984 S.W.2d 366, 383 (1998) (to preserve a point for appeal, a proper objection must be asserted at the first opportunity after the matter to which objection has been made occurs)). Therefore, we must affirm on this point.
They were finally divorced by a decree entered March 16, 2009, which was appealed and decided as a companion case to this one. Oates v. Oates, 2010 Ark.App. 346, 2010 WL 1609411. In this appeal, Ms. Oates seeks reversal of the circuit court's order denying her petition for a protective order against Mr. Oates.