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The Ultimate Inquiry for Grandparent Visitation is Best Interest
Elizabeth Howell
…although there is a presumption in favor of the wishes of the parents, the ultimate inquiry is whether visitation is clearly in the childrenโs best interest
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Family Court Must Appoint Guardian ad Litem When Child Is Listed as Party in Domestic Violence Order Petition
Elizabeth Howell
The Court of Appeals remands the matter for additional proceedings as to the child holding that in DVO matters Smith โrequires that a minor child who is listed as a party on the petition for protection is in need of an appointed guardian.โ
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Family Court Affirmed in Finding Mother Neglected Medically Complex Child
Elizabeth Howell
S.S. v. Commonwealth Case No. 2023-CA-0379-ME Jefferson Family Court Decided by Thompson, Chief Judge; Cetrulo and Combs, Judges. Opinion by Thompson, Chief Judge Date Rendered: October 13, 2023 Issue: Whether the Family Court erred in finding Mother neglected medically complex child. Child was born prematurely and diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. Child failed to gain weight…
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