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IN RE HALBERT

No. 190462.

552 N.W.2d 528 (1996)

217 Mich. App. 607

In re Buddy Brodie HALBERT, Jr., Minor. Verda O'BERRY and Wayne O'Berry, Petitioners-Appellees, v. Buddy Duwaine HALBERT, Sr., Respondent-Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Michigan.

Decided July 19, 1996, at 9:05 a.m.

Released for Publication September 4, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Swaney, Thomas and Moritz, P.C. by Holly F. Underwood, Holland, for petitioners.

Daniel J. Fojtik, Grand Haven, for respondent.

Before O'CONNELL, P.J., and SAWYER and G.R. CORSIGLIA, JJ.

O'CONNELL, Presiding Judge.

In this appeal as of right, respondent challenges the validity of a probate court order terminating his parental rights to his soon-to-be sixteen-year-old son Buddy pursuant to M.C.L. § 710.51(6); M.S.A. § 27.3178(555.51)(6). The termination of respondent's parental rights cleared the way for Buddy's adoption by his stepfather, petitioner Wayne O'Berry. We reverse.

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Respondent and petitioner Verda O'Berry (hereinafter...

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