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Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Indian Child (Involuntary Guardianship)

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

This form is a request to the court to appoint a guardian for a minor child who is considered Indian. It asks the court to make this appointment when the guardianship is not voluntary.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.5204, MCL 700.5213, MCL 712B.13, MCL 712B.15, MCL 712B.25, MCR 5.125(A)(4), MCR 5.125(C)(20), MCR 5.404

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This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to appoint a guardian for a minor Indian child, especially when the guardianship is not something the child's parents agreed to.

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 can be related to the minor, such as a grandparent or aunt.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What kind of guardianship is this for?
This form is specifically for an appointment of a guardian of a minor Indian child when the guardianship is involuntary.

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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