Michigan Court of Appeals Reinforces Service Requirements Under MCL 712A.13
The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court order of adjudication because the Trial Court had failed to obtain personal jurisdiction over Respondent-Mother under MCL 712A.13.
Court of Appeals Holds Placement for Child With Power of Attorney Sufficient to Avoid Removal
The Trial Court clearly erred by finding the conditions for removal as to respondent-father were satisfied under MCL 712A.13a(9) and MCR 3.965(C)(2).
Appeals Court Vacates Order Terminating Parental Rights Due to Improperly Serving Respondent
Trial Court’s order for termination of parental rights vacated and remanded due to failure to serve Respondent and failure to offer new hearing.