In Re Lay

Defendants-appellants, Basil and Rita Lay, appeal the order of the juvenile court granting permanent custody of their child to the Wayne County Children Services Board (“CSB”). David Lay, age eight, has been in the temporary legal custody, and for one day in the physical custody, of CSB since December 13, 1985. The reasons CSB had temporary legal custody were the parents’ failure to properly supervise David, to provide him with a stimulating environment, and to provide a stable structure in his life.

These failures at parenting were due to Basil and Rita’s own mental and emotional problems.…