The applicant father sought sole custody, an unequal division of net family properties, and $2 million in damages against the respondent mother for child abuse and neglect.
The mother's pleadings had been struck years prior due to the failures of her litigation guardian.
At the uncontested trial, evidence revealed the mother suffers from severe intellectual deficiencies and mental illness.
The court declined to issue a final judgment immediately, raising concerns that the mother's litigation guardian failed to appropriately protect her interests.
The court requested submissions from the father on whether the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee should be appointed to represent the mother before proceeding further.
