Below ZERO stars if it was possible.
Readers should carefully consider my experiences with Mr. Wasko, the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in my divorce. Fathers VERY likely face the risk of losing access to their children, while mothers may benefit from Mr. Wasko's bias towards maternal viewpoints, which can and will misrepresent situations and harm both fathers and children involved in any proceeding.
About two years ago, Mr. Wasko was appointed as GAL to represent my children. He briefly thanked me for my retainer but spent significantly more time with my ex-spouse. Our planned hour-long call ended early, and he showed little to ZERO interest in my perspective, eventually cutting off communication despite my attempts to reach him. Any email or calls I attempted simply went into the unforgiving darkness of space.
During our 50/50 parenting schedule, my son, then five, reported multiple instances of abuse, hitting, pushing, chair thrown at him, and parental alienation after visits with his mother. When I raised these concerns with Mr. Wasko, he remained absolutely unresponsive. After months of complaints from my child, I urged my attorney to have Mr. Wasko conduct a video call with my son. During this 15-minute video interview, Mr. Wasko recommended that we schedule an appointment with a psychologist he suggested to further evaluate the situation.
I was unaware that Ms. Gail Grossman, the physiologist, is a long-time associate of Mr. Wasko, and they have collaborated for many years. During my son's interview with Ms. Grossman, she subsequently authored a letter to the judge alleging that the father was abusing and physically harming the son, claiming that the child was unwilling to be with his father. Everything my son shared with Ms. Grossman was reversed to favor his mother. Mr. Wasko presented these unfounded allegations to the judge, prompting me to seek a second opinion. The second physiologist I selected conducted a thorough analysis that revealed the truth to the court.
Moreover, throughout the legal proceedings, Mr. Wasko covertly advised my ex-partner to engage and hire a physiologist for my son without my knowledge and consent, in addition to file a complaint with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) against me alleging sexual abuse against my one-year-old daughter. Once the facts were brought to light in court, Dr. David Hunt, the physiologist involved, was dismissed, and both DCFS and the local police department (detectives) determined the complaint to be baseless and unfounded.
While I could elaborate extensively on Mr. Wasko's pure sick and unethical conduct throughout my case, I will summarize by stating that he was involved for over two years, extracting as much financial gain as possible while neglecting his responsibilities as a GAL. It became increasingly clear that he engaged in covert dealings with the physiologists he favored, opposing attorneys with whom he had friendships, and other professionals, all with the intent to undermine a child's future and to inflict lasting harm and devastation on both the child(ren) and the child's father.
My divorce proceedings were not primarily against my former spouse; instead, Mr. Wasko transformed the situation into a personal conflict with me and involving himself and other professionals associated with the case. After more than two years, the truth ultimately emerged, leading to Mr. Wasko's removal from my case. I was awarded full custody, decision-making and the majority of parenting time, successfully protecting my children from a sick and harmful individuals like Mr. Wasko and others involved in my case.
If anyone is seeking assistance regarding this individual serving as a GAL in their case, please feel free to reach out to me. I would be more than happy to provide support. read more
