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PCA 308

Consent to Adoption by Parent

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective February 1, 2015

This form is a legal document used to record a parent's agreement to give up their parental rights so that their child can be legally adopted by another person or people. It requires the parent to understand and agree to permanently give up these rights.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 710.22, MCL 710.43, MCL 710.44, MCL 710.54, 25 USC 1913(a), MCR 3.801

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in a family court case when a parent is consenting to the adoption of their child.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who signs this form?
The parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem of the unemancipated minor parent signs this consent. A judge or referee also signs it. Great care is taken to explain the legal rights to the parent.
What does signing this form mean?
By signing, the parent agrees to voluntarily and permanently give up all of their parental rights to the child for the adoption to happen. The parent also understands their right to appeal the decision.
Is there a fee involved?
The form states that the parent has not been promised any money or anything of value for the consent, except for charges and fees approved by the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2015.

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