Threshold Questions Not Addressed, Custody Case Wrongly Referred To FOC
The trial court erroneously referred this custody case to the Friend of the Court without first determining whether there was proper cause or a change in circumstances that necessitated a review of custody and parenting time, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Court of Appeals Affirms Trial Court’s Order Declining To Authorize DHHS’s Petition For Child Protective Proceedings
The Court of Appeals affirmed the Trial Court’s order on the basis that the Trial Court could not take jurisdiction because the minor child is protected under a no-contact order with Respondent and the minor child is living in a fit home environment with the non-respondent mother, who has been protecting the minor child and meeting her needs.
Divorce Judgment Replete With Errors Must Be Vacated, Remanded For Proper Analysis
In this divorce action, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled the trial court erred in its award of spousal support and attorney fees to the plaintiff ex-wife.