The Michigan SCT is poised to decide the effect, if any, that MCL 552.23 and MCL 552.401 have on a divorced couple’s antenuptial agreement.

The denial of leave in Maes means that significant flaws in appellate case precedent have now been left intact, impacting hundreds of parental rights proceedings.

An employee who was fired after reporting a suspected future violation of law could not bring a retaliatory discharge claim under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act.

The Supreme Court vacated the order adjudicating jurisdiction over the children and vacated the order terminating parental rights.

A recent Michigan COA ruling in a child-protection case is a reminder of just how important it is for parties, agencies, and the trial courts to be diligent about locating parents.

The MI Supreme Court’s decision in People v Ackley shows just how crucial it is for defense lawyers to adequately investigate their client’s case and make good use of expert witnesses.

The Court of Appeals issued a published decision in Stankevich v Milliron, holding that, same-sex couples who are married, in this state or others, may assert the equitable parent doctrine.

The Court of Appeals found the actions of the Livingston Circuit Court and a FOC Referee acted "grossly improper" in their decision-making and procedures in a custody case.

The COA clarified an issue of first impression: whether a co-owner of a condominium unit has a claim sounding in premises liability against the condominium association.

The Court of Appeals concluded that the father had an appeal by right from the trial court's order awarding grandparenting time, over the father's objection.

It is well known in Michigan that attorneys who do court-appointed work are usually paid pretty miserably for their time. This is true both in the trial court and on appeal.

In Doe v Boyle, after a lengthy battle, the COA awarded court-appointed guardian ad litem Thomas Woods costs and attorney's fees for his services on a personal injury suit.

The Sixth Circuit reversed the District Court's dismissal for lack of standing and remanded for consideration of the defendants' FRCP 12(b)(6) (failure to state a claim) arguments.

It is not very often that a COA opinion incorporates a visual aid. We see it few and far between, usually with an attached plat or map in a real estate case.

The COA released a published opinion in addressing the "grossly improper" actions of Judge Reader and a Friend of the Court referee in regard to the custody of the parties' child.

A Section 45 adoption case affirming the trial court's ruling that the decision of the Superintendent of the Michigan Children's Institute denying petitioners consent to adopt was not arbitrary and capricious.

The COA released a published opinion in People v Sledge, that vacated the Wayne County Circuit Court's gag order in two criminal cases.

The COA addressed in a published opinion what it means under the Revocation of Paternity Act for there to be a "mistake of fact" justifying a revocation of an acknowledgement of paternity.