Legal Opinion
In Re Colon
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided August 19, 1985No. Docket 75865PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMackenzie, J.
Respondent appeals as of right from a probate court order terminating his parental rights pursuant to the Michigan Adoption Code, MCL 710.51(6); MSA 27.3178(555.51X6). Respondent raises questions concerning statutory construction and his right to a jury trial at the adoption proceeding. We affirm.
On May 12, 1982, petitioner Mary Lou Rodriguez petitioned to have the parental rights of respondent/natural father terminated so that the stepfather, Jony Rodriguez, could adopt respondent’s two children. Petitioner had been granted legal custody of the children, Christina, born July 17, 1976, and…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- In Re Mark T.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1967
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3Cited by20 opinions
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