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Minor Guardianship
There are two types of minor guardianships:
Limited~
the parents petition and
the proposed guardian and the parent(s) agree to provisions in the Limited
Placement Plan. The guardian has full authority over the child except for
adoption and marriage. The guardian ad litem investigates the situation
and speaks with the parties involved, then gives a written report to the
Judge for the file.
Full
~ in this situation the parents
have left the child with someone and they have not given the person any
written authority to have the child. The person that the child has been
left with can then petition to become the legal guardian. The guardian has
full authority over the child except for adoption and marriage. Family
Independence Agency investigates the placement.
 The petition may be filed by
any adult interested in the childs welfare or by the minor, if
fourteen years or older. The child must be a resident or living with a
resident of Newaygo County.
Procedure for filing a minor
guardianship
1. Fill out the petition completely, signing the back. If the child is
14 or over, he/she must sign the petition and advise the court who they
want as a guardian.
2. Bring the petition and fee to the Probate Court window.
3. by The following persons must be served the Petition and Notice of
Hearing either mail or by delivering in person:
a) Each living parent, if the address is unknown, publication will
be required in a local paper. (fees for publication vary, depending on
your choice of paper).
b) The minor, if over 14 years of age.
c) Friend of the Court, if a divorce is in process.
4. Complete the Proof of Service with the name and address of each
person served, date of service and whether it was by mail or personal
service. The Court will NOT hold the hearing unless everyone
has been served and the proof of service filed with the court.
The process of
appointing a guardian will take up to approximately 4 weeks and may
require one office appointment in addition to the Court hearing.
1092 Newell
St. PO Box 885
White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Phone: (231) 689-7270
Fax: (231) 689-7276
Email:
kerrie@co.newaygo.mi.us
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