The Michigan Court of Appeals has peremptorily vacated a trial court order that denied a mother’s motion to transfer a child-custody case from Michigan to Idaho.

The Michigan SCT has directed that, when finalizing adoptions, trial courts must use specific language on the record, indicating that no appeal is pending in the underlying TPR case.

Whether to consolidate multiple arbitration claims is a decision for the arbitrator, not the trial court, unless the arbitration agreement specifically addresses the issue.

The Michigan COA has vacated an order terminating a father’s parental rights because the trial court effectively deprived him of an adjudication trial.

An ex-wife should not have been held in criminal contempt for having the parties’ child baptized without first consulting her ex-husband, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

The Michigan Supreme Court has peremptorily vacated the termination of a mother’s parental rights, as well as the Michigan Court of Appeals decision upholding that termination.

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.