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...Because attorney's lack the education, experience, and certifications required to make mental health and safety recommendations in the best interest of our child/ren. We would be negligent if we called an attorney for mental health concerns for our child/ren so we should all be very concerned with Judges reliance on their uneducated recommendations.

For the protection of all child/ren and protective parents, please upload the first and last page of your child/ren's GAL report. BE SURE TO REDACT ALL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION WHICH COULD LINK THE SUBMISSION TO YOUR CHILD/REN or YOU. This includes all Personally Identifiable Information "PII" which may include names, addresses, birthdates, case numbers, etc. Please leave GAL and Judge's names.

If you have not been assigned a GAL but would like to contribute to our mission with your personal experiences in the City of Alexandria, VA Court System please email us at protectiveparentsofalexandria@gmail.com.

First name*

Email (if uncomfortable sharing, please create an account not traceable to you where we can still reach you with questions):*

Number and age(s) of child/ren at the time of litigation?*

Which GAL were you assigned?*

Gwena Tibbits

Stephen Moller

Debra Bray

Douglas Steinburg

Luis Chinchilla

Clifford Logan

Saben Johnston

Ellen Dague

Linda Dapaah

Gerylee Baron

Tamika Jones

Karen Hainer

Jessica Miller

Gillian Maupin

Erin Smith

Anthony Ho

Frank Nieves-Fernandez

Mark Reddish

Peter Bradley

Charniele Herring

Other

If 'Other,' please provide their full name

Was the appointment of the GAL appropriate for your case based on the Virginia Appointment Standards (if unsure, please review standards on 'Resources' page)?*

Yes

No

Did the GAL comply with Virginia GAL standards for conduct? (if unsure, please review standards on 'Resources' page)*

Yes

No

Please concisely describe the custody arrangement prior to the GAL appointment (custody arrangement, schedules, sole/joint custody, etc.)*

Please concisely describe the current custody arrangement post GAL involvement (custody arrangement, schedules, court restrictions, sole/joint custody, etc.)*

Were there allegations of abuse from either party?*

Yes

No

If yes: Please provide which party as well as the outcome (Example: If Mother claimed abuse against Father, who did the GAL side with, etc.)

Were there allegations of alienation from either party?*

Yes

No

If yes: Please provide which party as well as the outcome (Example: If Father claimed alienation against Mother, who did the GAL side with)

Were your child/ren determined to be of an appropriate age and found fit to testify by a mental health professional?*

Yes

No

If your child/ren were of age to testify, and they asked to do so, did the GAL support them in doing so or attempt to block them?*

Did your child/ren testify?*

Yes

No

Did the GALmeet with your child/ren in both homes and engage with both parents equitably (i.e. in the same manner and to the same extent)?*

Yes

No

If no: Please provide specifics

Did the GAL inform you of meetings with your child/ren?*

Yes

No

Did the GAL engage in a professional manner?*

Yes

No

If no, please provide clear, concise examples.

Did the GAL inform you of meetings with your child/ren?*

Yes

No

Did the GAL submit their GAL report to the courts as evidence?*

Yes

No

If yes: Did the Judge confirm receipt and/or review of the document or reference such during hearings/trials or in the ruling and do you have documentation of such confirmation (transcripts, referenced in ruling, etc.)?

Did the GAL meet with all relevant and appropriate parties pertaining to the child/ren such as teachers, therapists, doctors, daycare providers, etc. in a seemingly unbiased manner?*

Yes

No

Did the GAL report demonstrate clear and apparent bias toward one parent or the other?*

Yes

No

Did the GAL report contain inaccuracies proven otherwise in documentation of any form (i.e. did the GAL provide documentable inaccuracies about either parent)?*

Yes

No

If yes: Did the GAL report contain inaccuracies about the less preferred parent, the preferred parent, or both.

Did the Judge rule in favor of the parent who the GAL showed bias toward?*

Yes

No

Is the current custody agreement in favor of what your child/ren expressed they wanted?*

Yes

No

Do you currently have primary custody of your child/ren?*

Yes

No

Do you feel that the GAL assignment was helpful to you and your co-parent?*

Yes

No

Do you feel that the GAL acted in the best interest of your child/ren?*

Yes

No

Do you feel that the GAL played a positive role in facilitating communication between you and your co-parent or was it detrimental (i.e. created more chaos, confusion, and animosity)?*

He/She was very helpful in facilitating communication

He/She created more chaos, confusion, and animosity

He/She did not impact our co-parenting relationship at all

Would you recommend the involvement of the assigned GAL to others navigating the Family Court System?*

Yes

No

If appropriate, did you file a complaint with the Virginia Bar Association?*

Yes

No

Not warranted

If yes: Please share the outcome of the Virginia Bar Association complaint

If appropriate, did you file a complaint with the Virginia Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission*

Yes

No

Not warranted

If yes: Please share the outcome of the Virginia Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission

Presiding Judge*

Month/Year of ruling?*

Is there anything else that wish to share? If so, please add below.

Are you willing to provide additional information if needed?*

Yes

No

If yes: Please provide your full name and best contact to reach you

To ensure accurate data collection, please upload the first and last page of your child/ren's GAL report. REDACT ALL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION WHICH COULD LINK THE SUBMISSION TO YOUR CHILD/REN or YOU.*

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