Rostered as a Maine Guardian Ad Litem since 2006
Providing thorough investigations, with a focus on the child(ren)’s best interest; informed by years of counseling practice.
As a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem: Typically, areas that I will be investigating are identified in the Court Order of appointment, issues such as primary residence, visitation, need for supervision or medical care. As a part of my GAL practice I have each parent fill out a Questionnaire, which I follow up with a comprehensive interview, in order to fully understand each parent’s perspective.
My role is to be a zealous advocate for the best interests for your child (ren). I represent their needs separately from the needs of either parent. I will work with both parents to identify those interests, and ensure that they are met.
The Guardian Ad Litem is a role I take very seriously. Therefore, I will do all that I can to facilitate your efforts to be loving, consistent and predictable parents to your child. As parents work through this difficult process, I ask you to remember that consideration of your child requires each of you to do your best to treat each other civily. Understanding that living in an atmosphere where there is obvious hostility toward another parent causes severe anxiety, and could lead to life long problems for your child(ren).