No. 22-7874
Joshua Piland, et ux. v. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, et al.
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: child-welfare due-process faith-based family-division governmental-interest least-restrictive-means natural-family parental-rights social-contract social-pact
Latest Conference:
2023-09-26
Question Presented (from Petition)
Should Parents be able to appeal jurisdiction in a termination case?
After obtaining jurisdiction, is Family Division court granted the authority to divide a Natural Family because of the Parents' mutual faith in Jesus Christ as their Family's Physician?
Is the division of Natural Family a compelling Governmental interest?
Is Government division of Natural Family (i.e. termination of Parental Rights) "the least restrictive means"?
Did the State of Michigan (i.e. MDHHS, Family Division Court) breach our nation's social pact with its Citizens?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Should parents be able to appeal jurisdiction in a termination case?
Docket Entries
2023-10-02
Petition DENIED.
2023-08-10
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.
2023-07-25
Waiver of right of respondents Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court (limited appearance, see note on waiver) to respond filed.
2023-03-29
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 27, 2023)
Attorneys
Joshua Piland, et ux.
Joshua Piland — Petitioner
Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court (limited appearance, see note on waiver)
Ann Maurine Sherman — Michigan Department of Attorney General, Respondent