246 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2026 145 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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In re Whitegreen2 sentences2026In so doing, “the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” In re White, 303 Mich App at 713-714 (quotation marks and citations omitted). 2026When determining best interests, “the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” White, 303 Mich App at 713 (quotation marks and citation omitted). | 96 | 205 |
In re Payne/Pumphrey/Fortsongreen2 sentences2024In so doing, it: [S]hould consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent's parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent's home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children's well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [Id. at 713-714 (footnotes and citations omitted).] “[T]he focus at the best-inter 2024In so doing, it: [S]hould consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent's parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent's home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children's well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [Id. at 713-714 (footnotes and citations omitted).] “[T]he focus at the best-inter | 11 | 19 |
In re Olive/Metts Minorsgreen2 sentences2026Although the trial court should weigh all the available evidence, id. at 713 , and must consider relative placement, In re Mason, 486 Mich at 164, all of the other best-interest factors are discretionary, see In re Olive/Metts, 297 Mich App at 41 (“[T]he court may consider . . . ”); see also In re White, 303 Mich App at 714 (“[T]he court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include . . . ”). 2022“To determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests, the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” Id. (quotation marks and citation omitted). “[T]he trial court has a duty to decide the best interests of each child individually.” In re Olive/Metts Minors, 297 Mich App 35, 42 ; 823 NW2d 144 (2012) (citation omitted). | 8 | 49 |
In re Medinagreen2 sentences2022When determining whether termination is in the child’s best interests, the trial court should weigh all evidence available to it, id., considering a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, the advantages of the foster home over the parent’s home, the length of time the child was in care, the likelihood that the child could be returned to the parent’s home in the foreseeable future, and the parent’s compliance with the case service plan. 2022When determining whether termination is in the child’s best interests, the trial court should weigh all evidence available to it, id., considering a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home, the length of time the child was in care, the likelihood that the child could be returned to the parent’s home in the foreseeable future, and the parent’s compliance with the case service plan. | 3 | 15 |
Schultz v. Consumers Power Co.green2 sentences2025“In determining whether a duty exists, courts examine a wide variety of factors, including the relationship of the parties and the foreseeability and nature of the risk.” Schultz v Consumers Power Co, 443 Mich 445, 450 ; 506 NW2d 175 (1993). 2025“In determining whether a duty exists, courts examine a wide variety of factors, including the relationship of the parties and the foreseeability and nature of the risk.” Schultz v Consumers Power Co, 443 Mich 445, 450 ; 506 NW2d 175 (1993). | 1 | 8 |
In re Schadlergreen2 sentences2024As explained in In re White, 303 Mich App at 713 -714: To determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests, the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being 2024As explained in In re White, 303 Mich App at 713 -714: To determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests, the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being | 1 | 5 |
In re Ellisgreen2 sentences2026See In re Ellis, 294 Mich App at 32 (“[o]nly one statutory ground need be established by clear and convincing evidence to terminate a respondent’s parental rights”). -7- The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App at 713-714 (quotation marks and citations omitted).] When a minor child is placed with a relative, that placement “is an explicit factor to conside 2025See In re KH, 469 Mich 621, 634-635 ; 677 NW2d 800 (2004). 3 Because “[o]nly one statutory ground need be established by clear and convincing evidence to terminate a respondent’s parental rights,” Ellis, 294 Mich App at 32 , we need not consider whether termination was proper under MCL 712A.19b(3)(b)(ii) or (k)(i). -3- The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [White, 303 Mich App at | 1 | 3 |
In Re Jonesgreen2 sentences2021In re Jones, 286 Mich App 126, 131 ; 777 NW2d 728 (2009). 2021In re Jones, 286 Mich App 126, 131 ; 777 NW2d 728 (2009). | 1 | 3 |
Buczkowski v. McKaygreen2 sentences2024See Schultz, 443 Mich at 450 , citing Buczkowski v McKay, 441 Mich 96, 100 ; 490 NW2d 330 (1992) (“In determining whether a duty exists, courts examine a wide variety of factors, including the relationship of the parties and the foreseeability and nature of the risk.”). 2024See Schultz, 443 Mich at 450 , citing Buczkowski v McKay, 441 Mich 96, 100 ; 490 NW2d 330 (1992) (“In determining whether a duty exists, courts examine a wide variety of factors, including the relationship of the parties and the foreseeability and nature of the risk.”). | 1 | 2 |
Hughes v. Pmg Building, Incgreen2 sentences2004Hughes v. PMG Bldg., Inc., 227 Mich.App. 1, 5 [ 574 N.W.2d 691 ] (199[7]). *231 "In determining whether a duty exists, courts examine a wide variety of factors, including the relationship of the parties and the foreseeability and nature of the risk." Hughes, supra [citing Schultz v. Consumers Power Co., 443 Mich. 445, 450 , 506 N.W.2d 175 (1993)]. 2004Hughes v. PMG Bldg., Inc., 227 Mich.App. 1, 5 [ 574 N.W.2d 691 ] (199[7]). *231 "In determining whether a duty exists, courts examine a wide variety of factors, including the relationship of the parties and the foreseeability and nature of the risk." Hughes, supra [citing Schultz v. Consumers Power Co., 443 Mich. 445, 450 , 506 N.W.2d 175 (1993)]. | 1 | 2 |
In Re KHgreen2 sentences2025See In re KH, 469 Mich 621, 634-635 ; 677 NW2d 800 (2004). 3 Because “[o]nly one statutory ground need be established by clear and convincing evidence to terminate a respondent’s parental rights,” Ellis, 294 Mich App at 32 , we need not consider whether termination was proper under MCL 712A.19b(3)(b)(ii) or (k)(i). -3- The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [White, 303 Mich App at 2025See In re KH, 469 Mich 621, 634-635 ; 677 NW2d 800 (2004). 3 Because “[o]nly one statutory ground need be established by clear and convincing evidence to terminate a respondent’s parental rights,” Ellis, 294 Mich App at 32 , we need not consider whether termination was proper under MCL 712A.19b(3)(b)(ii) or (k)(i). -3- The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [White, 303 Mich App at | 1 | 1 |
In Re HRCgreen1 sentence2024See In re HRC, 286 Mich App 444, 461 ; 781 NW2d 105 (2009). -6- The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App at 713-714 (quotation marks and citations omitted).] Respondent argues the trial court failed to adequately consider evidence related to these factors. | 1 | 1 |
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In re Frey
green
2 sentences2023The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App at 713-714 (cleaned up).] A court may also consider whether it is likely that a child could be returned to a parent’s home “within the foreseeable future, if at all.” In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 249 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012). 2019This Court should also consider “the length of time the child was in care” and “the likelihood that ‘the child could be returned to her parents’ home within the foreseeable future.” In re Payne/Pumphrey/Fortson, 311 Mich App 49, 64 ; 874 NW2d 205 , quoting In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 248-249 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012). | 6 | 2017–2023 |
In re Gonzales/Martinez
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2 sentences2024“A child’s placement with relatives is a factor that the trial court is required to consider.” In re Gonzales/Martinez, 310 Mich App 426, 434 ; 871 NW2d 868 (2015). 2024“A child’s placement with relatives is a factor that the trial court is required to consider.” In re Gonzales/Martinez, 310 Mich App 426, 434 ; 871 NW2d 868 (2015). | 3 | 2023–2024 |
In Re AH
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2 sentences2024In re AH, 245 Mich App 77, 89 ; 627 NW2d 33 (2001). 2024In re AH, 245 Mich App 77, 89 ; 627 NW2d 33 (2001). | 3 | 2016–2024 |
In Re Trejo Minors
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2 sentences2022In re Trejo, 462 Mich 341, 356 ; 612 NW2d 407 (2000); In re White, 303 Mich App 701, 713 ; 846 NW2d 61 (2014). “[T]he court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” In re White, 303 Mich App at 713 (quotation marks and citation omitted). 2022In re Trejo, 462 Mich 341, 356 ; 612 NW2d 407 (2000); In re White, 303 Mich App 701, 713 ; 846 NW2d 61 (2014). “[T]he court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” In re White, 303 Mich App at 713 (quotation marks and citation omitted). | 3 | 2016–2022 |
In Re Powers Minors
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2 sentences2016To determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests, the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re 2016To determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests, the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re | 3 | 2016–2016 |
Detroit Edison Co. v. Public Service Commission
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2 sentences2007The PSC’s ability to consider a wide variety of factors when setting rates is well-established, Detroit Edison Co v Pub Service Comm, 221 Mich App 370, 375 ; 562 NW2d 224 (1997), but is not unlimited. 2007The PSC’s ability to consider a wide variety of factors when setting rates is well-established, Detroit Edison Co v Pub Service Comm, 221 Mich App 370, 375 ; 562 NW2d 224 (1997), but is not unlimited. | 2 | 2006–2007 |
Moning v. Alfono
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1 sentence2025To prove breach, a plaintiff must demonstrate that “defendants’ conduct in the particular case is below the general standard of care.” Rowland v Independence Village of Oxford, LLC, 509 Mich 992 , 992; 974 NW2d 228 (2022), quoting Moning, 400 Mich at 438-439 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
In Re Foster
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2 sentences2025The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App at 713-714 (quotation marks and citations omitted).] 4 If at least one statutory ground for termination is established, “we need not consider whether the other grounds cited by the trial court also supported the termination decision.” In re Foster, 285 Mich App 630, 633 ; 776 NW2d 415 (2009). 2025The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App at 713-714 (quotation marks and citations omitted).] 4 If at least one statutory ground for termination is established, “we need not consider whether the other grounds cited by the trial court also supported the termination decision.” In re Foster, 285 Mich App 630, 633 ; 776 NW2d 415 (2009). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
In re Keillor
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2 sentences2024In re Keillor, 325 Mich App 80, 93 ; 923 NW2d 617 (2018). 2024In re Keillor, 325 Mich App 80, 93 ; 923 NW2d 617 (2018). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Nixon v. FARM BUREAU GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN
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1 sentence2024See In re HRC, 286 Mich App 444, 461 ; 781 NW2d 105 (2009). -6- The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App at 713-714 (quotation marks and citations omitted).] Respondent argues the trial court failed to adequately consider evidence related to these factors. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Wolfe
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2 sentences2022The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history satisfactory than direct evidence.” See People v Wolfe, 440 Mich 508, 526 ; 489 NW2d 748 (1992) (quotation marks and citation omitted). 2022The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history satisfactory than direct evidence.” See People v Wolfe, 440 Mich 508, 526 ; 489 NW2d 748 (1992) (quotation marks and citation omitted). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
In re LaFrance Minors
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2 sentences2020The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the child[]’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption.” [In re White, 303 Mich App 701, 713-714 ; 846 NW2d 61 (2014) (citations and quotation marks omitted).] In addition, under the doctrine of anticipatory neglect, “[h]ow a parent treats one child is certainly probative of how that parent may treat other children.” In re LaFrance Minors, 306 Mich App 713, 730 ; 858 NW2d 143 (2014) (alteration in 2020The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the child[]’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption.” [In re White, 303 Mich App 701, 713-714 ; 846 NW2d 61 (2014) (citations and quotation marks omitted).] In addition, under the doctrine of anticipatory neglect, “[h]ow a parent treats one child is certainly probative of how that parent may treat other children.” In re LaFrance Minors, 306 Mich App 713, 730 ; 858 NW2d 143 (2014) (alteration in | 1 | 2020–2020 |
In Re Mason
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1 sentence2020The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s -8- visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [Id. at 713-714 (quotation marks and citation omitted).] Also, a child’s placement with relatives weighs against termination and thus constitutes “a factor to be considered in determining whether termination is in the child’s best interests.” In re Olive/Metts, 297 Mich App at 43 , citing In re Mason, 486 Mich at 164 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
In re Moss
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2 sentences2016“If the court finds that there are grounds for termination of parental rights and that termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interests, the court shall order termination of parental rights....” MCL 712A.19b(5). “[W]hether termination of parental rights -8- is in the best interests of the child must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.” In re Moss, 301 Mich App 76, 90 ; 836 NW2d 182 (2013). “[T]he court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, an 2016“If the court finds that there are grounds for termination of parental rights and that termination of parental rights is in the child’s best interests, the court shall order termination of parental rights....” MCL 712A.19b(5). “[W]hether termination of parental rights -8- is in the best interests of the child must be proved by a preponderance of the evidence.” In re Moss, 301 Mich App 76, 90 ; 836 NW2d 182 (2013). “[T]he court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, an | 1 | 2016–2016 |
In re VanDalen
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1 sentence2016Other relevant factors may include the risk of harm in returning a child to the parent’s care, In re VanDalen, 293 Mich App 120, 142 ; 809 NW2d 412 (2011), as well as “the parent's compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent's visitation history with the child, the children's well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption,” In re White, 303 Mich App at 714 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
In Re JS and SM
green
2 sentences2016The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App 701, 713-714 ; 846 NW2d 61 (2014) (footnotes, quotation marks, and citations omitted).] Furthermore, “the court may utilize the factors provided in MCL 722.23,” In re McCarthy, 497 Mich 1035 (2015) (emphasis added),8 which are as follows: (a) The love, affection, and other emotional ties existing between the parties 2016The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re White, 303 Mich App 701, 713-714 ; 846 NW2d 61 (2014) (footnotes, quotation marks, and citations omitted).] Furthermore, “the court may utilize the factors provided in MCL 722.23,” In re McCarthy, 497 Mich 1035 (2015) (emphasis added),8 which are as follows: (a) The love, affection, and other emotional ties existing between the parties | 1 | 2016–2016 |
In Re LE
green
2 sentences2016To determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests, the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re 2016To determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interests, the court should consider a wide variety of factors that may include “the child’s bond to the parent, the parent’s parenting ability, the child’s need for permanency, stability, and finality, and the advantages of a foster home over the parent’s home.” The trial court may also consider a parent’s history of domestic violence, the parent’s compliance with his or her case service plan, the parent’s visitation history with the child, the children’s well-being while in care, and the possibility of adoption. [In re | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.