On Remand From MSC, Appeals Court Vacates Erroneous Child Domicile Analysis
The Michigan Court of Appeals, in a custody case on remand from the Michigan Supreme Court, has ruled that a portion of its original opinion “erroneously instructed the trial court to apply MCL 722.31 to determine the child’s domicile.”
‘Domicile Provision’ Invalid, Best Interests Of Children Must Be Considered
The Michigan COA ruled, in this custody case, the trial court correctly invalidated the "domicile provision" in the parties' consent judgment of divorce and found that the best interests of the children must be considered before letting the defendant move out-of-state.