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PCA 301b

Petition for Stepparent Adoption

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2018

This form is a request to the court to legally adopt a child when the petitioner is not the biological parent. It asks the court to approve the adoption and change the child's name.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 710.24, MCL 710.51

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person wishes to adopt a child and needs the court to make the adoption official.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form requires information from the petitioner(s) and details about the child and the parents. It also has spaces for attorney signatures. Great care should be taken to fill out all sections accurately.
What does this form ask the court to do?
The petitioner is asking the court to terminate existing parental rights and enter an order approving the placement and adoption of the child.
Are there any other forms mentioned?
The form mentions other forms, such as PCA 302, which is for a Supplemental Petition and Affidavit to Terminate Parental Rights of Noncustodial Parent.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2018.

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