DHHS Didn’t Provide ‘Necessary Services’ For Reunification: Termination Of Parental Rights Reversed
The trial court in this termination of parental rights case wrongly held that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) made reasonable efforts to reunify the respondent-father, who was in federal prison, with his child, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Judge’s In Camera Interview With Child Deprived Mother Of Due Process
The trial court in this child protective proceeding improperly conducted an in camera interview with one of the respondent-mother’s children, and this error deprived her of due process, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Trial Court Violated Father’s Fifth Amendment Right By Condition Reunification On His Child Abuse Admission
The father in Blakeman was being kept out of his home and away from his four children pursuant to an Ingham County trial court order, which was contrary to the recommendations of CPS.