Application for Appointment of Out-of-State Guardian of Minor
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective May 1, 2021
This form is used to ask the court to appoint someone who lives in a different state to be the guardian of a minor child. It asks the applicant to provide details about the minor, the people involved, and why the appointment is needed.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.5202a, MCR 5.107, MCR 5.125(C)(20)
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This form is used when someone who lives in another state wants to apply to the court to become the legal guardian of a minor child.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who should fill out this form?
- The person who is applying to be the guardian fills out this form. This person must be qualified and in good standing in another state.
- What information does the form ask for?
- The form asks for details about the minor, the parents, other interested people, and the applicant's own information.
- 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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