Michigan Supreme Court Raises Questions For Supplemental Briefing In Termination Of Parental Rights Case
Previously, the Court of Appeals found plain error after the Trial Court held that Respondent-Mother was not entitled to reasonable efforts to reunify her with her children and when it failed to inform Respondent-Mother of her right to appeal the Trial Court’s removal of the children from her care.
MSC: Trial Court Must Determine Whether Child Jurisdiction Case Is Moot
The Michigan Supreme Court has remanded the case of In re Holbrook, Minor for a hearing to determine whether the case has become moot.
Rule Changes Coming In Termination Of Parental Rights Cases
The Michigan Supreme Court has adopted amendments to various Michigan Court Rules (MCR) that apply to termination of parental rights cases.
Justices To Examine Whether COA Correctly Decided In re Hockett, Minor
Hockett, a published and binding opinion from Oct. 2021, concerns whether a trial court had sufficient statutory grounds to exercise jurisdiction over a minor child who has mental health issues.
MSC To Address Whether Trial Court Properly Took Jurisdiction Over Child
The MI SCT is set to hear oral arguments on the application to appeal the decision in In re Holbrook, Minor, a case involving statutory grounds for a trial court to take jurisdiction over a minor.