I would expect that his attorney did some digging and found the "right" counselor to send the children too, i.e. someone who will be able to testify favorably for his client in case of any potential future divorce litigation. MP seems like the type of client who follows his attorney's advice to the letter in regards to public statements, property searches, etc. His attorney seems like the type who is pretty on top of his game and will provide zealous representation. I can't imagine this attorney letting MP send the kids to just anyone, there is too much at stake.
Bingo. My thoughts precisely. Thus my earlier comment about Matt hand-picking a counselor. Sure, any parents who find a counselor for their child are hand-picking them, but not necessarily with the same purpose I suspect Matt may have. It's a conflict of interest.
And Sleuthy, to reference your post as well since it's so closely related, I think the issue of semantics play in the courtroom is a valid concern. Was it "in counseling [been to one session]," or "have a counselor [appointment set]", or what? Semantics. Sort of like that word "abandoned" that has made me bristle since the first time I heard it used to describe Gail's actions.
I don't know what it's going to take for the Court to have the grounds to intervene in this case, but I see a desperate need. If the GAL hearing is still on the books, why can't THAT one be expedited to emergency status? That hearing sure does have more grounds for urgency than the one held earlier this week, IMO.
I read the attorney comment related to the ex parte order, on the separate thread, essentially stating the ex parte order had no chance to stand. My thought is still the question of why the hearing qualified as an emergency. If the order had been dismissed on July 11 for whatever reason, so be it. Maybe other wheels could have been in motion by then in order to scoop it up.
I wonder how many assets have disappeared since that order was lifted.
ETA: An Order signed in error (if that is what happened) is still a valid Order until a Judge lifts it. I STILL think it was a raw deal for the hearing to be bumped as it was. All necessary apologies could have been made on July 11.
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