No Reunification Efforts Amidst Guardianship: Mother’s Parental Rights Wrongly Terminated
The trial court in this termination of parental rights case improperly determined that reasonable reunification efforts with the mother were not required, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled, vacating the order terminating parental rights.
COA Expands Duties Of Minor’s Guardian When It Affirms Denial Of Guardian’s Request To Terminate Parental Rights
Trial Court properly denied guardian’s request to terminate mother’s parental rights because, even though mother had not had substantial and regular contact with the child for more than 2 years and although mother had not supported the child for more than 2 years, the guardian’s actions prevented phone calls and visits.