With the current standards and rules for Guardians ad litem one of the key parts is that the Guardian ad litem is required to file a report. A recommendation within 14 days of the final hearing. In addition the Guardian … Continue reading
Is a proposed bill that is being submitted by the Judiciary of Maine and the intention is to correct issues that are part of the Guardian ad litem program here in Maine. It is not clear how what is being … Continue reading
There is a bill being that has been presented by our Judiciary that is impossible to understand: LD 522, SP 212 An Act To Amend the Guardian Ad Litem Laws This bill on Guardian ad litem reform seems innocent enough … Continue reading
Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:30 PM, Room 438 State House in Augusta there is an opportunity for the public to let our representatives know your thoughts on continuing the role of Parental Coordinators. The current bill is slated to die … Continue reading
Maybe the Hon. Robert E. Mullen, Deputy Chief Judge who gave a presentation along with Judge Susan Longley at the recent meeting of the Joint Standing Committee of the Judiciary missed what has been going on this past year. If … Continue reading
Original posting follows – Since this was originally posted the states Supreme Court has decided based on the recommendation and contributions of opinions by the public to not adopt the rules as presented by MEGALI. For the official ruling: ORDER … Continue reading
Where is consumer input? Toby Hollander of the Maine Guardian ad Litem Institute (MEGALI) was instrumental in drafting the current proposed rules for Parental Coordinators. Mr Hollander’s MEGALI is the trade organization that represents the special interests of Guardians ad … Continue reading
With little or no fanfare to the public the State of Maine Judicial Branch is asking for comments on the proposed rules for Parenting Coordinators (Proposed Rules for Parenting Coordinators). A parental Coordinator is a “professional” Court Officer that comes … Continue reading
The “Judiciary” has created a class of person that has no job description and these people work as court officers with no accountability, management or direction. They make life altering decisions and often play God with your life and that … Continue reading
Not your child’s best interest In any custody case where a Guardian ad litem of Parental Coordinator is involved they are supposed to report to DHHS (In Maine) if a “child has been or is likely to be abused or … Continue reading
