Donahue v. Donahue

CRICHTON, J.,

additionally concurs and assigns reasons.

1¶1 agree with the per curiam and write separately to express concern over the actions of attorney Richard Ducote in this matter—which, in my view, has caused a significant disturbance, if not near hijacking, of the proceedings.

Following a prolonged hearing on the issue of permanent custody, the trial judge rendered a bench ruling, assigning detailed and extensive reasons, and ordering counsel to submit a formal judgment in accordance therewith. Before the judgment could be prepared and submitted, Mrs. Donahue’s counsel withdrew and Mr.…