In re M. Boggan

Lansing, Michigan family law lawyer represented Defendant in a parental rights termination case.





The termination of respondent's parental rights following the October 25, 2021 bench trial was based upon the testimony of two foster care workers, Mackenzie Cooper and Lakeshia Fowler. Cooper testified that the original complaint to Child Protective Services was based upon improper supervision and mental health concerns. Cooper reviewed respondent's mental health issues, including an evaluation at Sparrow Hospital and medication changes. Following the discharge from Sparrow, respondent had a shelter placement in Grand Rapids, where she was unable to provide proper care and custody of the minor child. Cooper further testified that, although respondent consistently reported to be employed (with "quite a bit of employment changes"), she never provided verification of her employment. Similarly, respondent reported multiple different living situations to Cooper during Cooper's time serving as the case worker.

Affirmed