Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Jurisdiction in Child Welfare Case Involving Parental Inability, Not Neglect
The Trial Court did not clearly err in refusing to take jurisdiction over DVL under MCL 712A.2(b)(1), as Respondent-Mother was not “able” to provide DVL with the proper and necessary support for his care. The Trial Court also did not clearly err in refusing to take jurisdiction over DVL under MCL 712A.2(b)(2), as Respondent-Mother did not “neglect” DVL because Respondent-Mother did not engage in “negligent treatment” of DVL as defined by MCL 722.602(1)(d).
MSC Declares ‘In Re Holbrook’ Moot, Justices Call For Legislative Reform
The case of In re Holbrook, Minor - which involves alleged parental neglect and the statutory grounds for taking jurisdiction over a minor child - is moot.
MSC To Address Whether Trial Court Properly Took Jurisdiction Over Child
The MI SCT is set to hear oral arguments on the application to appeal the decision in In re Holbrook, Minor, a case involving statutory grounds for a trial court to take jurisdiction over a minor.