Michigan Children’s Law Blog
"Contains news and analysis regarding child protection, juvenile delinquency and adoption law in Michigan."
Author: Melinda N. Deel is a solo practitioner in Rochester, Mich.
Blawg Related Categories: Criminal Justice • Juvenile Justice • Family Law • States • Michigan • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Michigan Children’s Law Blog
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ABA Report on Parent Representation in Michigan
The Michigan State Court Administrative Office, Child Welfare Services Division, through the Court Improvement Program, has been focusing on improving the quality of legal representation in Michigan. As part of this project, they contracted with…
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Middleville mom ordered to stop watching friends’ children waiting for bus
Bureaucratic rules often lead to absurd results. In this case, I am compelled to believe that DHS has lost its ever-loving mind! Francie Brummel and Lisa Snyder thought they had a perfect solution to getting…
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In re Mason – Separate Best Interest Hearing Not Required on Supplemental Petition
In this case, the Court of Appeals affirmed a termination of respondent father’s parental rights on a supplemental petition. He argued that the trial court erred by not holding a separate best interests hearing after…
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The Juvenile Lifer Law: The Debate Continues
The Detroit News printed an article regarding the juvenile lifer law today. The byline reads, “Mich. ranks second in number of young killers behind bars.” The report cites a study from the University of Texas…
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In re Hale – Discovery Violations
I am reviewing some of the past E-Journals from the summer. With twins, it is sometimes difficult to be diligent in reviewing the E-Journal daily. This opinion was issued July 23rd and I thought it…
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In re Cooper – Putative Father
There were 10 termination of parental rights opinions from the Court of Appeals on the E-Journal this morning. All of them affirmed the termination. In In re Cooper, Respondent father argued that the trial court…
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In Re Gunther – Custody During while under Court Jurisdiction – Unpublished
This case involves a child custody matter and the court’s authority to place a child while under its jurisdiction. Pursuant to a divorce judgment, mother and father shared legal custody of their two children, with…
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In re Abdullah – Delinquncy – CSC
Respondent, a 16 year old juvenile, appealed from an adjudication of CSC 3rd degree and placed in a juvenile facility. The only charge against the respondent was one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL…
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New Link: Calhoun County Juvenile Review
I added a new link to the Links page today. The Calhoun County Juvenile Review is a review and summary of recently decided juvenile cases which have significant impact on the law. The reviews are…
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From detnews.com: Young sex offenders strain Berrien County budget
I found this little article on detnews.com off the AP wire today. Apparently, treatment for juvenile sex offenders may not even be spared from the budget axe. Officials say the cost of treating juvenile sex…