Trial Court Correctly Extended PPO On Its Own Motion
The trial court properly extended – on its own motion – the duration of a personal protection order (PPO) after finding the respondent guilty of criminal contempt for violating the PPO, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Probate Court Correctly Appointed Interim Trustee While Successor Trustee Decision Was Pending
The probate court acted properly and plaintiff did not establish that he was entitled to appellate relief, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Georgia’s Tie-Breaking Authority Provision Omitted, Custody Order Granted
The trial court gave a Georgia custody order proper effect by granting the parties joint legal custody while omitting the order’s tie-breaking authority provision.
Court's Decision May Tie Hands of Appellate Practitioners
The COA issued a published opinion in Barnard Manufacturing v Gates Performance Engineering, which could cause problems for many appellate attorneys appealing trial court orders on summary disposition.
COA Puts Brakes on Step-Parent Adoption; Reverses TPR
In the case In re Michael Robert Benbow III, Minor, the COA reversed an order of the Clinton County Family Court terminating a father’s parental rights in a step-parent adoption case.