Decedent Did Not ‘Regularly’ Support Child: Survivor’s Loss Benefits Denied
The trial court properly dismissed this action for no-fault survivor’s loss benefits, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Michigan Supreme Court Vacated the Judgment of the Court of Appeals and Remanded the Case for a New Appeal
The Michigan Supreme Court found that the Respondent's counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to cite to the record, citing incorrect legal standards in support of those claims, and failing to raise potentially meritorious claims.
Trial Court Wrongly Referenced Domestic Violence When Terminating Parental Rights
The trial court properly terminated the respondent-mother’s parental rights because at least one of the statutory termination factors was met.
Michigan Supreme Court Found Respondent- Father's Counsel Provided Ineffective Assistance
The Michigan Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the Court of Appeals and remanded the case for a new appeal due to the Respondent- Father's counsel providing ineffective assistance.
Appeals Court: Hospital Cannot Be Forced To Treat COVID-19 Patient With Ivermectin
A trial court correctly denied a patient advocate’s request for an order directing that ivermectin be administered to her father, who was hospitalized with COVID-19.
Appeals Court Refuses To Create New Concept Of “Equitable Marriage”
The plaintiff in this child-custody case is not a “natural parent” under the equitable parent doctrine and did not establish the necessary elements for third-person standing under the Child Custody Act.
Wayne County Trial Judge Suspended For Six Months Without Pay
The Michigan Supreme Court has suspended Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Bruce U. Morrow for misconduct in office.
Trial Court erred When it Compelled DNA Sample to Establish Paternity
The Trial Court erred when it compelled Appellant to provide a DNA sample to establish that Appellee was the biological son of decedent.
Appeals Court Overturns Order To Euthanize Pit Bull
The Michigan Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s order to euthanize a pit bull for attacking another dog, finding the pit bull did not meet the statutory definition of a “dangerous animal”.
Ex-Michigan State Officials Cleared Of Criminal Charges Stemming From Nassar Case
The Michigan COA has cleared two former MSU officials who were charged with lying to investigators in connection with the sexual abuse investigation of former MSU gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Proposal Would Clarify Validity Of Arbitration Clauses In Attorney Retainer Agreements
The MI SCT is considering an amendment to MRPC 1.8, seeking to clarify that arbitration provisions in retainer agreements are prohibited unless the client has independent counsel review them.
Probate Court Properly Delayed Petitioner’s Payment Of Filing Fees
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.
Mother Not In Contempt: Appeals Court Nixes Order To Pay Reunification Costs
The trial court improperly held the plaintiff-mother in civil and criminal contempt, the Michigan COA has ruled, reversing an order that she pay 100 percent of parental reunification costs.
Trial Court Properly Reviewed & Modified Custody Of Children
The trial court properly awarded a father sole physical custody of his minor children, because there were legitimate concerns regarding the children’s medical care and parenting-time exchanges.
Law Firm May Collect Unpaid Fees Based On Contract Provision
A trial court properly awarded the plaintiff-attorney more than $78,000 in legal fees for representing herself and her law firm in litigation with a former client.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Parts Of Michigan’s Ballot Drive Law
The Michigan Court of Appeals has declared unconstitutional several portions of 2018 PA 608, the state’s ballot drive law.