Mother’s Parental Rights Properly Terminated So Stepparent Adoption Could Proceed
A mother’s parental rights were properly terminated in this stepparent adoption case because the termination was supported by clear and convincing evidence.
Father’s Rights Were Properly Terminated So Stepparent Adoption Could Proceed
A trial court did not err in terminating a father’s parental rights, thereby allowing a petition for stepparent adoption to proceed, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Stepparent Adoption Dismissed Because Mother Didn’t Have A Custody Order
A stepparent adoption petition was properly dismissed, because the mother did not have a court order establishing that she had custody of the child.