No Clear And Convincing Evidence Of Abuse, Termination Of Parental Rights Improper
The trial court erroneously held that statutory grounds for terminating the respondents’ parental rights had been established by clear and convincing evidence.
High Court Overturns Termination Of Dad’s Parental Rights, Finds No “Educational Neglect”
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the trial court improperly took jurisdiction of children & placed them in foster care because there was insufficient evidence of “educational neglect”.
Educational Neglect: Trial Court Correctly Assumed Jurisdiction Over Children
The trial court properly assumed jurisdiction over the respondents’ children and placed them in foster care because a preponderance of the evidence demonstrated educational neglect.