Ovalle Lutheran Social Services v. Ovalle

Susan Ovalle and Robert Ovalle, Sr., appeal as of right from the Ingham County Probate Court’s January 30, 1984, order terminating their parental rights. We affirm.

Susan Ovalle and Robert Ovalle, Sr., were divorced in 1980. Susan Ovalle retained custody of the two minor children, Robert, Jr., born on June 16, 1974, and Donnie, born on June 7, 1978. In May of 1980, the children were first removed from Susan Ovalle’s home and placed in temporary foster care by a protective services caseworker. They were returned to her custody in August of 1980, but were again placed in foster care in December…