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Indiana Supreme Court

Indiana Supreme Court Rules on Grandparent Visitation Rights

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled October 16, 2025, that a mother cannot challenge paternity after previously stipulating to it in court proceedings. The unanimous decision in *O'Connell v. Clay* clarifies grandparent visitation rights under Indiana's Grandparent Visitation Act.

•Indiana Supreme Court applies equitable estoppel to prevent mother from challenging previously stipulated paternity
•Ruling allows paternal grandmother to pursue visitation rights under state Grandparent Visitation Act
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Arizona Supreme Court

Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Ruling Over Judge's Improper Re-Entry

The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously reversed and remanded a family court case after finding that a presiding judge violated judicial ethics by re-entering proceedings after previously recusing himself. The court established new standards requiring judges to justify their return to cases and allow parties to object.

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously held judges cannot re-enter cases after recusal without justification
•Court established requirement for judges to articulate reasons and allow party objections before returning
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Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan High Court Rules on Child Protection Case After Sex Abuse Claims

The Michigan Supreme Court decided an appeal in *In re Barber/Espinoza* on July 31, 2025, involving the Department of Health and Human Services' petition to terminate parental rights after a child disclosed years of sexual abuse. The case centers on allegations that a mother knew about the abuse and allowed it to continue in exchange for drugs.

•Michigan Supreme Court decided appeal in child protection case on July 31, 2025
•Child disclosed sexual abuse by mother's friends between ages two and nine
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