From Jail to the Courtroom: The Tragic Struggles of a Mother Battling Addiction This story is not an easy one to read. It’s about a young Michigan mother who managed to overturn a tough jail sentence—a rare feat—only to find herself back in court just months later. Like so many heartbreaking stories in family court,…
Tragedy and Legal Aftermath: The Eastpointe House Fire Case Revisited Some cases leave a lasting mark because of how much pain they involve—on all sides. The 2018 Eastpointe house fire that killed three young children is one such story. In the years since, the criminal charges, court hearings, and the final outcome have highlighted both…
When Parenting Pushes You to the Edge: Understanding the Realities Behind Some Child Abuse Cases Parenting is never easy. Even in the best of circumstances—with a supportive partner, stable income, and well-adjusted kids—raising children comes with daily stress and tough decisions. But when your child has severe behavioral issues, developmental delays, or complex medical conditions,…
Safe Delivery in Michigan: What You Need to Know About Surrendering a Newborn in 2025 It has now been over 20 years since Michigan enacted its Safe Delivery of Newborns Law—commonly known as the Safe Haven law. This law allows a parent to legally and safely surrender an infant, no more than 72 hours old,…
The Hidden Risks of Holiday Gatherings: Protecting Your Kids and Yourself The holidays are supposed to be about joy, gift-giving, and time with loved ones. At least, that’s what the Hallmark movies would have you believe. But for many families, the holiday season is more stressful than magical. Between the financial pressure of gift shopping,…
How to Protect Your Kids (and Yourself) This Holiday Season Hi there, and thanks for joining us again. We know this isn’t the kind of topic most parents want to think about—especially around the holidays. Parenting is already hard enough without adding scary possibilities to your mental load. But the truth is, keeping our kids…
The “Freezer Mom” Case: A Shocking Story With a Remarkable Outcome for Two Surviving Children If you’ve followed our blog—or the news over the past few years—you’ve likely heard of “Freezer Mom,” the nickname given to Mitchell Blair, the Detroit woman convicted of killing two of her four children and storing their bodies in a…
Mother of Disabled Michigan Teen Sentenced in Tragic Neglect Case If you follow our blog, you may already be familiar with the heartbreaking case of 16-year-old Hannah Warner, a physically and mentally disabled teenager who died as a result of long-term neglect. Hannah suffered from chromosome translocation, a genetic condition that left her bedridden, requiring…
Aging Out of Foster Care in Michigan: No Support and No Safety Net (Part 2) Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again as we continue our discussion on the challenges faced by kids who age out of Michigan’s foster care system. As we explained in the first part of this series, when foster youth…
John Geddert: Another Michigan Gymnastics Coach Under Scrutiny Everyone has heard of Larry Nassar. His name is now synonymous with one of the most devastating scandals in the history of U.S. athletics. So we’re not going to rehash those details here. If you need a refresher, there are plenty of reliable sources that can fill…