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PC 651Mandatory

Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor

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

This form is a request to the court to officially appoint a guardian for a minor child. It asks the court to appoint a specific person to legally care for the minor.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.5204, MCL 700.5213, MCR 5.125(C)(20), MCR 5.404

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone believes a minor child needs a guardian because of certain circumstances, such as the parents' rights being ended or the parents not being available.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person who is interested in the minor's welfare and is filing the request fills out this form. This person is called the petitioner.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for details about the minor, the petitioner, and other people who are involved in the minor's life, like parents and relatives.
Does this form require a fee?
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 May 1, 2021.

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