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Guardianship of Minors: Full/Limited
Below are the forms that must be completed to start various types of guardianship proceedings in Oakland County Probate Court. These forms are insertable pdf documents that may be completed in Adobe or may be printed, then completed.
Some of these forms (primarily those with a form number beginning PEMH) reside on the Oakland County Probate Court's web site and the file size will be listed. Other forms (most documents having form numbers beginning with "PC") are linked directly to the form on the State Court Administrative Office web site.
When the required forms are completed, bring them to:
Oakland County Probate Court
First Floor-East Wing
Oakland County Courthouse
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341-0457
Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please arrive by 4:00 for same day processing. Maps & Directions to the Courthouse.
Forms to start a guardianship may be mailed to the above address provided they contain all signatures and include the appropriate filing fee(s). The filing fee to start each guardianship is $150.00 cash or check (please do not mail cash).
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Forms to Start a Minor Guardianship -- Limited
Forms to Start a Minor Guardianship -- Full
Forms During Pendency of a Minor Guardianship-Full/Limited
Forms to Modify or Close a Minor Guardianship-Full/Limited
Forms to Start a Minor Guardianship -- Limited
A limited guardianship is a voluntary guardianship which may only be initiated by a parent who has physical custody of the child. In a limited minor guardianship, the guardian may not consent to marriage or to adoption.
Please note that the first two forms listed below (forms PC 650 and 652) must be signed by the custodial parent(s).
The following forms must be completed:
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Forms to Start a Minor Guardianship -- Full
A full minor guardianship may be initiated by anyone, as long as certain criteria are met. In a full minor guardianship, the guardian may consent to marriage or adoption.
The following forms must be completed:
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Forms During Pendency of a Minor Guardianship-Full/Limited
You need to file the following form annually within 56 days after your anniversary date starting 1 year after your appointment. Make sure you fill it in completely, including the specific reporting period dates and your complete name, address and telephone number. There is no fee for filing this form.
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Forms to Modify or Close a Minor Guardianship-Full/Limited
The Filing Fee to petition to modify or terminate each minor guardianship case is $20.00. The following document is used to ask the court's permission to modify or close a case. It can be mailed to the address given above as long as the filing fee is included. It will be set for hearing.
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