Still Missing CA - Maya Millete, 39, missed daughter's birthday, Chula Vista, 7 Jan 2021 *husband arrested* #5

[cvaldez1975]

Judge Denies Request By Maya Millete's Sister for Custody of Kids; Permits Visitation

11/10/21

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In a court petition, Maricris Drouaillet sought temporary custody of the Millete children – ages 5, 10 and 11 – and planned to request permanent custody at some point in the future. Instead, the children will remain under the care of their paternal grandparents as their father, Larry Millete, remains in jail without bail.

The judge did, however, grant visitation rights to the children's relatives starting Nov. 14, when Maricris and her family will meet with the kids from 12-3 p.m. The petition stated that the maternal relatives had only one telephonic meeting with the kids, which was supervised by Larry, since Maya went missing in January 2021.

In other developments on Wednesday, the judge ordered Larry's parents to find mental-health care providers for the children.

The next hearing on the children's custody has been scheduled for Jan. 14.

@Niner

i hope they follow up with that. My husband had the hardest time getting the kids mom to put them in threapy. the first time she was CO'd and she said she "participated in family therapy" no proof was requested. second time he requested they each go to individual therapy NOT family therapy, she still tried to interfere but failed that time.

 

[Tink56]

Judge Denies Request By Maya Millete's Sister for Custody of Kids; Permits Visitation

11/10/21

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In a court petition, Maricris Drouaillet sought temporary custody of the Millete children – ages 5, 10 and 11 – and planned to request permanent custody at some point in the future. Instead, the children will remain under the care of their paternal grandparents as their father, Larry Millete, remains in jail without bail.

The judge did, however, grant visitation rights to the children's relatives starting Nov. 14, when Maricris and her family will meet with the kids from 12-3 p.m. The petition stated that the maternal relatives had only one telephonic meeting with the kids, which was supervised by Larry, since Maya went missing in January 2021.

In other developments on Wednesday, the judge ordered Larry's parents to find mental-health care providers for the children.

The next hearing on the children's custody has been scheduled for Jan. 14.

@Niner

It's a beginning. The judge's order that the children receive counseling is vital to the future custody issues.

Trying to look through the eyes of those young children, it will be difficult to meet with Maya's family after such a long separation. They are sure to be very anxious and perhaps hostile, if they have been told that Maya's family is responsible for their father's arrest, etc.

I hope Maricris and her family get some guidance going into the reunions with the kids. It will be difficult as the children process all that has happened and their uncertain future.

Only good thoughts to all! IMO...MOO

 

[Seattle1]

i hope they follow up with that. My husband had the hardest time getting the kids mom to put them in threapy. the first time she was CO'd and she said she "participated in family therapy" no proof was requested. second time he requested they each go to individual therapy NOT family therapy, she still tried to interfere but failed that time.

Sorry about that. No GAL for the kids?

 

[SuziQ]

Kelly Hessedal
@KellyNews8

BREAKING: Probate Judge rules Millete children will remain with Larry Millete’s parents for now. She ordered May’s family will be granted weekly visits
@CBS8

9:58 AM · Nov 10, 2021 from San Diego, CA

What is wrong with this Judge?

 

[Bogyo13]

Really disappointed.
It is very sad that a judge has to make them get mental health help for them, it should have been done ages ago without court. MOO

 

[Seattle1]

Judge denied petition for guardianship of Maya's three children - ChulaVistaToday.com

11/10/21

A judge at the San Diego Superior court denied a guardianship petition filed by Maricris Drouaillet, sister of long Missing Maya Millete, a Chula Vista mother of three who disappeared nearly 10 months ago.

Maya's three children, ages 5,10 and 11, will remain in custody of ther paternal grandparents, Benito and Judith Millete. Their father, Larry Millete, husband accused of murdering his wife Maya Millete, remains in jail without bail.

Temporary custody and eventual permanent custody was sought out by Drouaillet for Maya’s children ages 5,10 and 11 in a petition filed on Nov. 2. Plans to relocate Maya’s children to Moreno Valley in Riverside county was outlined in the petition, along with adding all three children to Drouaillet’s medical insurance and intentions to seek therapy was indicated if guardianship was granted.

“This is not about the Talabanza Family versus the Millete Family. It is about ensuring that the Millete Children have overwhelming love and support from both sets of families,” Drouaillet said.

Drouaillet states Larry Millete’s parents have not allowed visitation from Maya's family since her disappearance on Jan.7. The Judge granted relatives of the children visitation rights beginning Nov.14. Additionally, the children’s paternal grandparents are ordered to find mental-health care providers for the children.

A hearing on the children’s permanent custody is slated for Jan.19.

 

[Lusitana]

Well, I can understand this decision. Would I feel better if they were removed? Sure. But how would these kids feel? That is their home, their safe place. Mom and dad are no longer there, so what now? They are not babies, they are older kids who understand the mess going around them.

I think this is a nice compromise. Keeping the kids at their home and schools, but making sure the maternal side of the family has contact and can visit them. I just hope someone, a neutral party, can monitor this whole situation and make sure that everything goes smoothly. The kids need therapy, they need help navigating what happened to their mother, what's going on with their dad and the situation between both families. Larry needs to be zipped though, nobody should be able to talk badly about either party. And Larry can't have access to the children. I don't think it's a great idea for him to have access to his parents either, I can't see him doing them any good. Larry needs to leave people alone.

 

[BeachSky]

Husband of missing Fil-Am allegedly ordered a hit on her suspected lover
Larry reportedly often discussed paying someone $20,000 to kill the man, even as recently as Jan. 4, just a few days before Maya went missing. One of Maya’s relatives said they also overheard him make threatening remarks about the man.

MOO
After seeing a certain CO witness list...no telling who will be called as a prosecution witness.
Justice for Maya.

 

[Tink56]

Sorry about that. No GAL for the kids?

In an article today a GAL is mentioned. This person only had approximately one day to make an investigation, but it's a start.
I'm somewhat concerned about finances as there is no income at this time. Hopefully the kids will fall under the foster program and the family will receive some financial resources from the county.:

"A guardian ad litem appointed by the court also weighed in during the hearing.

She told Judge Kelety she's been gathering as much information on this case as possible since being appointed Monday afternoon.

She said she interviewed two of the children, as well as looked at their school records and talked to their teachers.

"I don't see any exigency to warrant immediate temporary guardianship," she said.

She told the judge the two children she did interview are doing well in school and that their teachers haven't seen any significant behavioral changes.

However, she agreed the children need mental health treatment. Judge Kelety ordered they receive therapy.

Millete's attorney, Joseph Goldberg promised the judge he would not contact the children. He said eventually his client's parents will be seeking permanent custody."

Millete children will remain with paternal grandparents | cbs8.com

 

[BeachSky]

Ack! They are seeking permanent custody ?
What if he’s found guilty …will the custody be revisited?
JM concern

 

[Tink56]

Another newer article names the GAL and discusses Forensic Investigation of the children:
‘Forensic interview’ of 3 Millete children already complete | cbs8.com

From the article:
“It’s not at all surprising that the court's initial inclination, in an emergency setting, is to just maintain the status quo as it exists today,” said San Diego family law attorney Anton Georghiou, who is not involved in the case.

“It’s a conservative decision on the part of the court, but the court has to be conservative here. Maintaining stability for the children is what the court is initially after, as well as assuring their safety,” Georghiou said.

The court also appointed a guardian ad litem: La Mesa attorney Kelley James, who will represent the interests of the children for this case only.

The judge ordered that James be provided a copy of a "forensic interview" of the three children, which already has been conducted at Rady Children’s Hospital’s Chadwick Center in Kearny Mesa.

“Usually when there's the use of this word ‘forensic’ it does mean that it's an official investigation,” said Georghiou. “So, you would have a detective, you would have someone from [Child Welfare Services] questioning the child.”

The family law attorney believes the forensic interview of the children would have concentrated the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Maya Millete, as well as the relationship of various family members.

 

[Niner]

snipped...
The next hearing on the children's custody has been scheduled for Jan. 14.

and

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A hearing on the children’s permanent custody is slated for Jan.19.

I originally had 1/19 as the next hearing - so I'm going to guess that the 1/14 one is an error. OR? Hearing on both dates?

 

[rosesfromangels]

Millete's attorney, Joseph Goldberg promised the judge he would not contact the children. He said eventually his client's parents will be seeking permanent custody."
Millete children will remain with paternal grandparents | cbs8.com

Snipped for focused reply, and BBM
Is that a confession? Why would LM's parents need to seek permanent custody of the children if LM is innocent, and knows he will be exonerated?

Amateur opinion and speculation

 

[Seattle1]

Snipped for focused reply, and BBM
Is that a confession? Why would LM's parents need to seek permanent custody of the children if LM is innocent, and knows he will be exonerated?

Amateur opinion and speculation

Of course not! Legal custody can be shared by two or more people. LM obviously wants to end any "guardianship" attempts by Maya's family.

(Guardianships actually tend to be more applicable to a permanent solution that would stay constant over time).

MOO

 

[Seattle1]

I just hope someone, a neutral party, can monitor this whole situation and make sure that everything goes smoothly.

^^rsbm

The court also appointed a guardian ad litem: La Mesa attorney Kelley James, who will represent the interests of the children for this case only.

^^rsbm

The GAL will monitor the situation and serve as a witness when reporting the progress and observations to the court.

 

[Seattle1]

Millete children will remain with paternal grandparents | cbs8.com

Finkbeiner said Drouaillet is even willing to move to San Diego so that the children can continue going to school in Chula Vista.

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A guardian ad litem appointed by the court also weighed in during the hearing.

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She said she interviewed two of the children, as well as looked at their school records and talked to their teachers.

"I don't see any exigency to warrant immediate temporary guardianship," she said.

She told the judge the two children she did interview are doing well in school and that their teachers haven't seen any significant behavioral changes.

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"There is no winner or loser. [The children] are not a prize for good behavior. We're looking for these kids to make it to 18 years old, happy and content as they can be. With both sides of the family," said Judge Kelety.

Larry Millete and his parents responded to Drouaillet's guardianship petition with a brief written objection, which states that Drouaillet is "not a good fit" to be the children's guardian and that "it is not in the children's best interest."
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Who wouldn't want Maricris in their corner! Years from now, these children will realize that Auntie Maricris was relentless -- spending every weekend looking for their mother while dad watched "Shot Caller." MOO

 

[cvaldez1975]

Sorry about that. No GAL for the kids?

oh yes, the second time they each had their own. all is well now.

 

[cvaldez1975]

Judge denied petition for guardianship of Maya's three children - ChulaVistaToday.com

11/10/21

A judge at the San Diego Superior court denied a guardianship petition filed by Maricris Drouaillet, sister of long Missing Maya Millete, a Chula Vista mother of three who disappeared nearly 10 months ago.

Maya's three children, ages 5,10 and 11, will remain in custody of ther paternal grandparents, Benito and Judith Millete. Their father, Larry Millete, husband accused of murdering his wife Maya Millete, remains in jail without bail.

Temporary custody and eventual permanent custody was sought out by Drouaillet for Maya’s children ages 5,10 and 11 in a petition filed on Nov. 2. Plans to relocate Maya’s children to Moreno Valley in Riverside county was outlined in the petition, along with adding all three children to Drouaillet’s medical insurance and intentions to seek therapy was indicated if guardianship was granted.

“This is not about the Talabanza Family versus the Millete Family. It is about ensuring that the Millete Children have overwhelming love and support from both sets of families,” Drouaillet said.

Drouaillet states Larry Millete’s parents have not allowed visitation from Maya's family since her disappearance on Jan.7. The Judge granted relatives of the children visitation rights beginning Nov.14. Additionally, the children’s paternal grandparents are ordered to find mental-health care providers for the children.

A hearing on the children’s permanent custody is slated for Jan.19.

you know whats next. if they do not have "a copy of the permanent order " (which is not permanent because they are still ongoing in court) Larry will order his parents to deny the visits. i hope im wrong.

 

[cvaldez1975]

In an article today a GAL is mentioned. This person only had approximately one day to make an investigation, but it's a start.
I'm somewhat concerned about finances as there is no income at this time. Hopefully the kids will fall under the foster program and the family will receive some financial resources from the county.:

"A guardian ad litem appointed by the court also weighed in during the hearing.

She told Judge Kelety she's been gathering as much information on this case as possible since being appointed Monday afternoon.

She said she interviewed two of the children, as well as looked at their school records and talked to their teachers.

"I don't see any exigency to warrant immediate temporary guardianship," she said.

She told the judge the two children she did interview are doing well in school and that their teachers haven't seen any significant behavioral changes.

However, she agreed the children need mental health treatment. Judge Kelety ordered they receive therapy.

Millete's attorney, Joseph Goldberg promised the judge he would not contact the children. He said eventually his client's parents will be seeking permanent custody."

Millete children will remain with paternal grandparents | cbs8.com

hmmmm what happened to bonita martinez.

 

[cvaldez1975]

Another newer article names the GAL and discusses Forensic Investigation of the children:
‘Forensic interview’ of 3 Millete children already complete | cbs8.com

From the article:
“It’s not at all surprising that the court's initial inclination, in an emergency setting, is to just maintain the status quo as it exists today,” said San Diego family law attorney Anton Georghiou, who is not involved in the case.

“It’s a conservative decision on the part of the court, but the court has to be conservative here. Maintaining stability for the children is what the court is initially after, as well as assuring their safety,” Georghiou said.

The court also appointed a guardian ad litem: La Mesa attorney Kelley James, who will represent the interests of the children for this case only.

The judge ordered that James be provided a copy of a "forensic interview" of the three children, which already has been conducted at Rady Children’s Hospital’s Chadwick Center in Kearny Mesa.

“Usually when there's the use of this word ‘forensic’ it does mean that it's an official investigation,” said Georghiou. “So, you would have a detective, you would have someone from [Child Welfare Services] questioning the child.”

The family law attorney believes the forensic interview of the children would have concentrated the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Maya Millete, as well as the relationship of various family members.

so them pursuing permanent guardianship prior to the next hearing is premature. there is ongoing social services involvement, a GAL wh has work to do and more. if they allow Larry contact or do not facilitate the visits w May's fam or attempt to secure counseling ( and make NO mistake, a narcissist parent DOES NOT want their kids in therapy talking about them about ANYTHING) they shoot themselves in the foot. these kids are entitled to free therapy if there is CPS involvement so the Milletes have NO excuse.