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Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney/Lawyer Guardian Ad Litem

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2012

This form is an official court order used to officially name and appoint a Guardian Ad Litem, which can be a lawyer or an attorney. It records who is appointed and outlines the duties and requirements for that appointed person in the case.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.1403(d), MCL 700.5213(4), MCL 700.5219(4), MCL 700.5303(2), MCL 700.5306a(2), MCL 700.5406(1), (2), MCR 5.121, MCR 5.404(B)(2)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the court needs to appoint a Guardian Ad Litem for someone involved in a proceeding. The appointed person has specific duties, such as meeting with the individual and filing a report before the hearing.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that is signed by the judge, meaning the court is issuing it. It is used to officially appoint someone.
What does the appointed Guardian Ad Litem have to do?
The appointed person must meet with the individual before the hearing and file a written report with the court at least 24 hours before the hearing.
Does the appointed person have access to all records?
Yes, the Guardian Ad Litem has access to all records, including medical and psychological records, and must keep this information private unless the court orders otherwise.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2012.

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