Guardian ad Litem Services
Clarity for families, insight for the courts.
Independent Title 26 Guardian ad Litem services for family law matters in Snohomish County, Washington. Jamie serves on the Snohomish County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem Registry.
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Thorough, impartial, humane.
Jamie serves on the Snohomish County Superior Court Guardian ad Litem Registry and provides Title 26 Guardian ad Litem services in family law matters.
Her GAL work draws upon extensive professional experience in behavioral health, child and adolescent mental health, trauma, domestic violence, family systems, crisis assessment, complex record review, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
She approaches GAL work with an emphasis on neutrality, careful investigation, professional boundaries, and clear, evidence-informed recommendations.
Areas of inquiry
Parenting plans
Child safety and best interests
Family functioning
Mental health
Domestic violence
Substance use
Parent-child relationships
Collateral and professional information
Relevant medical, mental-health, educational, court, child-welfare, and law-enforcement records
Conflicting information or allegations relevant to the court's inquiry
Role clarification
Guardian ad Litem services are separate from psychotherapy and do not create a therapist-client relationship. Jamie does not serve as a therapist to parties or children in matters in which she is acting as Guardian ad Litem.
Fees
Guardian ad Litem fees.
County / Court-Paid Services
For appointments paid by Snohomish County or otherwise governed by a court-authorized payment arrangement, compensation is at the rate and within the limits established or authorized by the court.
Private-Pay Services
Private-pay Guardian ad Litem services are billed at $175 per hour and require a $3,000 initial retainer, which is an advance against fees rather than a flat fee. Detailed billing terms are provided in the applicable GAL engagement documents.
Professional service
Washington State Department of Health
Maternal Mortality Review Panel — contributing behavioral health and social work expertise to multidisciplinary review and maternal mortality prevention efforts.
Snohomish County Superior Court
Guardian ad Litem Registry Member. Title 26 GAL services in family law matters.
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Please do not submit allegations, evidence, medical or mental-health records, declarations, court documents, or other confidential case materials through the initial inquiry. Instructions for securely exchanging case information can be provided after initial contact and conflict review.
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