Family court proceeding. Communication: Arguments raised in court were not consistently engaged with on the record. Orders frequently lacked the findings necessary to support the conclusions reached. Legal Knowledge: Relatively new to the bench. Rulings frequently did not appear to follow the governing legal framework, and procedural mechanisms seemed to be used in ways that closed off review rather than facilitated it. Required findings were often absent. Application of the rules felt inconsistent depending on which side was asking. Fairness & Impartiality: One side’s filings consistently received more favorable procedural treatment than the other’s. Judicial Temperament: Outwardly measured in court. The composure did not carry over into the written rulings, which often did not engage with the points raised. Timeliness: Timely on routine matters. Less consistent on rulings that would advance the matter toward review.