Consent by Parent to Adoption of Indian Child
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2023
This form is a legal document where a parent gives their permanent consent for the adoption of an Indian child. It confirms that the parent understands their rights and is voluntarily giving up those rights for the child to be adopted.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 710.43, MCL 710.44, MCL 710.54, MCL 712B.13, MCL 712B.27, 25 USC 1913(a), MCR 3.801
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used in a court setting when a parent needs to give consent for the adoption of a child who belongs to an Indian tribe.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who signs this form?
- The parent, or the parent's guardian or guardian ad litem, signs this consent. The judge also signs it. Great care is taken to make sure the parent understands what they are signing.
- What does signing this form mean?
- By signing, the parent is giving up their parental rights to the child forever. The form states this is done voluntarily.
- Does the court need to do anything before this consent is given?
- The court must give notice to the parties and the child's tribe, and an investigation of the consent must be made before this form is used.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2023.
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