The trial court in this custody matter improperly refused to hold an evidentiary hearing on the plaintiff-mother’s request to modify custody and parenting time, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

The trial court improperly terminated the respondent-mother’s parental rights because DHHS failed to make reasonable efforts to reunify the respondent with her children.

The respondents in this termination of parental rights case were not denied a fair trial or effective assistance of counsel, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.

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.