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BANGOR, Maine -- A group seeking reform of the guardian ad litem program in the Maine court system on Tuesday sent a 17-page report outlining problems from the perspective of consumers to Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley.
A copy of the report, titled "The Bad Sport Report on GAL Reform" also was emailed to the Bangor Daily News. Paul D. Collins of Rockland, who claimed affiliation with a group called Maine Guardian ad litem Alert, along with others, authored the report.
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The 23rd Judicial Circuit is seeking attorneys to serve as guardians ad litem for children in juvenile cases. Ten attorneys will be appointed with compensation of $1,500 per month.
A guardian ad litem is appointed in divorce cases or in parenting time disputes to represent the interests of minor children. One might also be appointed in cases where there has been an allegation of child abuse, child neglect, or juvenile delinquency.
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David B. Rubin (Argued), Metuchen, NJ, for Appellees.
Andrew L. Schlafly, New York, NY, for Amicus-Appellant, Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense F...
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How can courts ensure that guardians ad litem are paid enough to attract qualified people? What exactly are the duties of a guardian ad litem? What's an acceptable caseload?
These are just a few of the questions a Missouri Supreme Court committee is tackling as it reviews the state's standards for those appointed to represent children's interests in family and juvenile court matters.
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Permanent custody; substance abuse; reactive attachment disorder; guardian ad litem; attorney; dual role; repeatedly and consistently; child's wishes; report of guardian ad litem.
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A guardian appointed by the court to represent the interests of INFANTS...
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- Sylvia Scott, as Guardian Ad Litem for Minors, Detrick Standmore, Kayla Hunter, Michaela Reyes & Ronald Rucker; Rene Amy, as Guardian Ad Litem for Minors Camdem Rene Amy & Mariss Laraine Amy; George Francis Macpherson, as Guardian Ad Litem for Minor, George Gordon Macpherson; Silvia Jimenez Macpherson, as Guardian Ad Litem for Minor George Gordon Macpherson; Romeo Alva, as Guardian Ad Litem for Minor, Jocelyne Alva, Plaintiffs-Appellees-Cross-Appellants, v. Pasadena Unified School District; George Van Alstine; George Padilla; Jacqueline Jacobs; Bonnie Armstrong; Lisa Fowler; Vera Vignes, in Their Individual and Official Capacities, Defendants-Appellants-Cross-Appellees., 306 F.3d 646 (9th Cir. 2002)
Patricia A. Brannan, Washington, DC, for the appellees.
Appeal from the United States District Court Central District of California; Dickran Tevrizia...
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- Marilyn Price, Guardian Ad Litem for Lohren Price, Cheryl Cramer, Guardian Ad Litem for Daniel Mason, and Nicole Cramer, Guardian Ad Litem for Nicholas Cramer, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Albert Kramer, Stephen D'Anjou, Joseph Deladurantey, and City of Torrance, Defendants-Appellants., 200 F.3d 1237 (9th Cir. 2000)
COUNSEL: Robert D. Acciani, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Torrance, California, Martha A. Shen, Ginsburg, Stephan, Oringher & Richmond, PC, Los Angeles...
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- Mitchell Barnes-Wallace; Maxwell Breen, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. City of San Diego, Defendant, and Boy Scouts of America - Desert Pacific Council, Defendant-Appellant. Mitchell Barnes-Wallace; Maxwell Breen; Lori Barnes-Wallace, Guardian Ad Litem; Lynn Barnes-Wallace, Guardian Ad Litem; Michael Breen, Guardian Ad Litem; Valerie Breen, Guardian Ad Litem, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. City of San Diego; Boy Scouts of America-Desert Pacific Council, Defendants-Appellees., 471 F.3d 1038 (9th Cir. 2006)
George A. Davidson, Esq., Carla A. Kerr, Esq., Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, New York, NY, Charles Avrith, Esq., Alicia Mew, Esq., Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LL...