Blog categorized as Family Law

Substance Abusing Parents Fail To Get Parental Rights Back 

07/24/24 01:22 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Substance Abusing Parents Fail To Get Parental Rights Back 
In two separate cases on Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court agreed with lower court decisions that parents with substance abuse issues should be stripped of their parental rights.

Bankruptcy Bill Shields $200K In Seniors' Home Equity 

06/13/24 02:03 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bankruptcy Bill Shields $200K In Seniors' Home Equity 
Elderly residents unable to pay off debt could have up to $350,000 of their home's value shielded from debt collection if they declare bankruptcy, under a Senate bill

Guardianship Reform Will Get Another Chance Under Filler Bills

07/18/23 10:56 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Guardianship Reform Will Get Another Chance Under Filler Bills
A package of bills spearheaded by Rep. Graham Filler (R-St. Johns) will again attempt to address alleged wrongdoings within the state’s guardianship and conservatorship systems by providing additional regulations and certification processes.

51 Bills Take Genders Out Of State's Marriage Laws

06/20/23 09:10 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
51 Bills Take Genders Out Of State's Marriage Laws
On Thursday, freshman Rep. and LGBTQ+ Caucus member Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) announced the introduction of 51 bills and a House joint resolution he said would codify marriage equality in Michigan.

Here Come The Underage Brides . . . For The Last Time?

05/05/23 01:18 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Here Come The Underage Brides . . . For The Last Time?
Parents or guardians could no longer marry off their children before the minor reaches the age of 18 under legislation promoted today by 17 former child brides who showed up to the Capitol in wedding dresses.