Appearance of Parent of Minor
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2021
This form is used by a parent to tell the court that they are a parent of a minor child who is involved in the estate. It also asks the parent to state that the child is unmarried and lives with them, and that the parent has no personal interest in the estate that goes against the child's best interest.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 5.105(D)(4)
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used in a probate court case when a parent needs to formally appear before the court regarding a minor child who is part of the estate.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by a parent who is writing to the court. The form is titled 'Appearance of Parent of Minor.'
- What does this form ask for?
- It asks the parent to confirm they are a parent of the minor child and to state that the child is unmarried and lives with them. It also asks about any potential conflicts of interest.
- Is there a fee mentioned?
- The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
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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