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PCA 316

Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2017

This form is a notice given to a man who might be the father of a child. It informs him that the mother intends to file a petition for adoption and explains his rights regarding the child's custody.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 710.36, MCL 710.37, MCR 3.801

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a woman who is the mother of a child, or an unborn child, intends to file a petition for adoption, and the man who might be the father needs to be officially notified.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
This notice is for a putative father, which is a man who might be the father of a child. The notice is given to an unemancipated minor. Great care should be taken to read the form to understand who it is for.
What happens if the putative father does not appear at the hearing?
The form states that if the putative father does not appear at the hearing, it will be considered a denial of his interest in the child's custody, which could lead to the court ending his parental rights.
Does the putative father have to fill out the whole form?
If the putative father does not want to request custody, he can complete a specific section and mail or deliver it to the listed name and address.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2017.

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