Court Jurisdiction Conflict Explained

Summary

Circuit courts in Michigan handle custody and parenting time, while probate courts manage guardianship. Each court has separate jurisdictions and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in each case. Consulting a local attorney can provide personalized advice.

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Yes I have a complicated matter that Involves * courts Circuit court and probate court . With the Circuit It was involving parenting time in custody where another individual tried to intervene but the circuit court judge denied that somehow we ended up in probate courtCourtWhere are the same individuals that was denied the petition to interview ended up with guardianship of my child
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please inform me which state this situation is taking place in? It will help me provide you with the most relevant information.
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I'm sorry for any confusion earlier. To assist you better, could you please tell me in which state these court proceedings are taking place?
Michigan
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Michigan:
- A circuit court can determine custody and parenting time.
- A probate court can grant guardianship.
- An individual denied in one court may seek guardianship in another.
- Each case is evaluated on its own merits.
You may want to consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
But how can one court say one thing and another say different
It's because Circuit and Probate courts have separate jurisdictions. Circuit court handles matters like custody, while Probate court deals with matters like guardianship. Each court makes decisions based on the evidence presented in each respective case.