Motion to Modify Parenting Plan. Legal Knowledge: Malpass's approach to the motion was conservative and adhered to legal guidelines. She was able to consider the validity, or lack thereof, of the Motion according to predetermined guidelines. Fairness & Impartiality: Both parties were pro se. Malpass gave equal time to both parties. To ensure thoroughness of the matter, considering the Motion included claims against safety of children, Malpass ordered a 3rd party GAL to ensure all claims in the Motion were scrutinized. Judicial Temperament: Surprisingly even-tempered. Respectable control of this, and preceeding, cases. Communication: There were no aspects of her expectations, findings, or report, that lacked clear communication. Her report, which ultimately denied the Motion, due to lack of merit and evidence, was exact in its legality, yet understandable by an average pro se litigant. Timeliness: Ruling and fi ding were not made hastily, as children were involved. Nor was anything delayed past investigation, as children were involved.