I read the review by--Mark F. in Ft. Lauderdale. I think I can relate. In my case, Mr. Peake was selected by the opposing party's attorney and on the basis of false allegations by the other party. The hearing was heard by a Judge (circuit Criminal Judge, not even a Family Division Judge) who saw/heard both parties for the first time and had no idea of the case and all that had transpired in Court Hearings for almost 5 years (the Judge for 4 years recused himself as did the 2nd Judge and a General Magistrate--they were constantly reprimanding the other party, so I understand why they did). At the hearing I presented indisputable evidence showing the allegations were false. The Judge ignored the evidence (and me) and only acknowledged the other party's attorney (I appeared Pro Se). The Judge had never heard of Mr. Peake, but approved his appointment. To this day I cannot understand why. The experience with Mr. Peake as a Guardian Ad Litem was a nightmare. I think there was bias, and a lack of objectivity and insight. While he did charge a lot, nothing was done that was in my daughter's best-interest nor for her well-being. The co-parental relationship suffered and became considerably more toxic, to the detriment of all, especially our daughter. I entered a Motion to have him dismissed. The Court/Judges need to be more careful with their decisions, especially when little, or nothing, is known about the parties or their cases. This would surely help avoid these types of unpleasant and unjust situations where only one profits and all the others lose, as in my case. I am sadden that my daughter had to go through this, and I am very content that Mr. Peake is out of my daughter's life... and mine. read more
