Michigan Supreme Court: Adoptions Take Priority Over Paternity Actions Unless There’s “Good Cause”
Adoption appeals frequently involve situations that require immediate action by the courts, which means emergency motions must be filed.
Trial Court Violated Father’s Fifth Amendment Right By Condition Reunification On His Child Abuse Admission
The father in Blakeman was being kept out of his home and away from his four children pursuant to an Ingham County trial court order, which was contrary to the recommendations of CPS.
Trial Court Made Clear Legal Errors: Custody Decision Reversed & Remanded
In Brenner, the appeal by right deadline had been missed, leaving an application for leave to appeal as the only option for appellate review.
Trial Court Misapplied Burden Of Proof, Custody Change Order Reversed
A Michigan trial court granted the defendant-mother’s motion to change custody after the plaintiff-father had been permitted to relocate with the child to North Dakota.