Petition for Guardian Authority to Release for or Consent to Adoption
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2022
This form is a request to the court asking for permission to either agree to an adoption or release a minor child for adoption. It asks the person filing the form to state their relationship to the child and give reasons why the adoption is in the child's best interest.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.5215,MCL 710.28,MCL 710.43
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a guardian or interested person needs the court's permission to move forward with an adoption for a minor child.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is for the petitioner or guardian to fill out. It also has spaces for co-guardians and attorneys to sign.
- What does this form ask the court for?
- It asks the court to grant authority to consent to the adoption or to release the minor child for adoption.
- 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 December 1, 2022.
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