When Child Abuse Pediatricians Get It Wrong: What Michigan Families Need to Know Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again. We’re continuing our discussion about Child Abuse Pediatricians (CAPs), and the devastating consequences when these specialists misdiagnose accidental injuries or medical conditions as abuse. As we discussed in the previous article, the story of…
You Can Be Charged With Child Abuse in Michigan—Even If You Didn’t Commit It Most people know that abusing a child is illegal in Michigan. But what some don’t realize is that you can face criminal charges for child abuse even if you didn’t personally harm a child. The real issue is knowledge: If you…
This may seem like a question with an obvious answer – yes! You certainly can’t take your kids to prison with you, so in that sense, yes, you do lose your children. But there’s a difference between losing your kids in a temporary and physical sense, and actually losing your rights to be the parent…
Do Parents Lose Their Rights If They’re Sent to Prison? Here’s What Michigan Law Says Welcome back. We’ve been digging into a complicated topic: What happens to the parental rights of Michigan moms and dads who are serving time behind bars? There’s a big difference between being unable to see your kids for a while,…
How Independent Is Too Independent? When Letting Kids Be Kids Can Attract CPS Attention in Michigan This is a question that comes up over and over again for Michigan moms and dads—and for us as family law attorneys. Unfortunately, there’s no single, clear answer. Whether Child Protective Services (CPS), the police, or even your neighbors…
Promoting Independence or Neglect? When Parenting Choices Are Misunderstood by the State Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again as we explore the complicated territory where promoting independence in your kids can sometimes be mistaken for neglect. As Michigan parents know, the line between giving your child some freedom and facing allegations from the…
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,…