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.
Divorce Judgment Challenge Properly Dismissed For Lack Of Jurisdiction
In this suit contesting the validity of a divorce judgment, the trial court correctly held that it did not have subject-matter jurisdiction and, as a result, properly granted the defendant’s motion for summary disposition, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
MSC Orders Trial Court To Review Jurisdiction In Out-Of-State Support Case
The MI Supreme Court has vacated certain parts of a 2021 COA decision affirming a trial court’s finding that it did not have personal jurisdiction over the defendant-father in a child support case.
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.
Law Firm Is Jointly & Severally Liable For Attorney Fee Sanctions
The trial court also held the defendant’s former legal counsel, the law firm of Neda, Camaj & Fakhouri, PC, jointly and severally liable for the fees. The law firm appealed the ruling.