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Appearance of Attorney/Guardian Ad Litem/Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2021

This form is used to officially tell the court that someone is appearing in a case as an attorney, a Guardian Ad Litem, or a Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem. It asks the filer to state who they represent and confirm they are not representing any other interests in the case.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.915(C), MCR 3.916, MCR 3.951

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used in a juvenile court case when an attorney, Guardian Ad Litem, or Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem needs to formally notify the court of their involvement in the case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to file an appearance in a case, letting the court know who is acting as an attorney, Guardian Ad Litem, or Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem for someone. Great care must be taken to fill out the required information. Great care must be taken to fill out the required information.
Who files this form?
The form is for an attorney, Guardian Ad Litem, or Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem to file their appearance. It is not for the person who started the case. Great care must be taken to fill out the required information.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2021.

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