Saturday, March 30, 2013

Michigan Court of Appeals Overturns Wayne County Judge’s Decision to Terminate Parental Rights

Michigan Court of Appeals Overturns Wayne County Judge’s Decision to Terminate Parental Rights:


Regarding In the Matter of Clarmont, Minors; a respondent appealed as of right termination of her parental rights under MCL 712A.19b(3)(c)(i), (g), and (j). The Court of Appeals opinion is dated February 19, 2013. The lower court is the Wayne County Juvenile Division.
First, the respondent had an expected prison release date within a span of only five months. In establishing grounds for termination, the petitioner wholly relied upon the respondent’s criminal history and substance abuse (which occurred before the commencement of the child protection hearings); the fact that she was imprisoned; and also the difficulties she would face after her release date.

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