The trial court in this child-protective proceeding did not “articulate an adequate basis or make sufficient factual findings to justify its denial of jurisdiction” over the minor child, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

The trial court in this custody matter improperly refused to hold an evidentiary hearing on the plaintiff-mother’s request to modify custody and parenting time, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

The trial court improperly terminated the respondent-mother’s parental rights because DHHS failed to make reasonable efforts to reunify the respondent with her children.

The respondents in this termination of parental rights case were not denied a fair trial or effective assistance of counsel, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

The probate court had jurisdiction to order the payment of those fees at the end of the proceedings, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the protective orders that were issued in these consolidated appeals, ruling the probate court “put the cart before the horse”.

In this parenting-time dispute, the trial court improperly 1) treated the guardian ad litem (GAL) as a lawyer-guardian ad litem (LGAL) and 2) denied the parties’ right to question the GAL at a hearing.

The matter should be remanded to the trial court so periodic hearings can be held to determine whether reinstating visitation would be in the children’s best interests.

A probate court should not have appointed a conservator for a 74-year-old woman who suffered some minor memory problems and math difficulties.

In Doe v Boyle, after a lengthy battle, the COA awarded court-appointed guardian ad litem Thomas Woods costs and attorney's fees for his services on a personal injury suit.

In In re ALNW, Minor, the COA reversed an order terminating parental rights to both parents of the minor child.