Get Pc 670, Minor Guardianship Social History

The parent(s) would be the petitioners who would file PC 650 Petition for Appointment of Limited Guardian of a Minor. A Limited Guardianship Placement Plan, PC 652, must be completed and signed by the parent(s) and the proposed guardian(s). The Probate Court Judge must approve the plan.

In limited or temporary guardianship situations, the guardianship does not completely override parental rights – as long as the obligations of the parent laid out in the placement plan have been met. A gross failure to meet these obligations can result in the complete removal of parental rights.

The Probate Court can appoint a temporary guardian through application if the following are met: A guardianship has not been established in Michigan. The proposed guardian files an Application and order for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of a minor (PC 684).

(2) If an appointed guardian is not effectively performing the guardian's duties and the court further finds that the legally incapacitated individual's welfare requires immediate action, the court may appoint, with or without notice, a temporary guardian for the legally incapacitated individual for a specified period ...

A full guardianship may continue until the minor turns 18; the guardian must file annual reports with the court regarding the child's well-being, and notify the court of any change in the child's address within 14 days of the move.

No action need be taken by the guardian. In the event that a guardian or a parent wishes to request a termination of the guardianship, that person would need to complete a Petition to Terminate or Modify the Guardianship (PDF) (SCAO Form PC 675). The filing fee is $20 and is non-refundable.

If a parent leaves a child in the home of a grandparent for an extended period of time, without any legal authority (ex power of attorney), then a grandparent can petition the Court for a guardianship to assume legal authority over the child. The guardianship can be temporary, limited or full.

Limited Guardian of Minor - This guardian has the care and control of the minor. However, this guardianship differs from a regular guardianship in that the guardian can not consent to the marriage of the minor, the adoption of the minor or the release of the minor for adoption.