The Michigan Order Appointing Juvenile Guardian is a court order issued by the Michigan Family Court System to appoint a responsible adult to act as a legal guardian for a minor child. The Order serves to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of a child who is not being adequately cared for by their parents or other legal guardians. The Order is typically issued when a parent or guardian is unable or unwilling to provide proper care for a minor child. There are two different types of Michigan Order Appointing Juvenile Guardian — Temporary and Permanent. A Temporary Order is issued if the parent or legal guardian is temporarily unable to care for the child, such as due to illness, incarceration, or absence from the state. The Temporary Order assigns a temporary guardian to care for the child until the parent or legal guardian is able to resume care. A Permanent Order is issued when the parent or legal guardian is permanently unable or unwilling to care for the child. This type of Order appoints a permanent guardian who will have legal custody of the child until the child reaches the age of 18. The Permanent Order also specifies any visitation rights that the parent or legal guardian may have.