Sec. 5205.
(1) The court may appoint a limited guardian for an unmarried minor upon the petition of the minor's parent or parents if all of the following requirements are met:
(a) The parents with custody of the minor consent or, in the case of only 1 parent having custody of the minor, the sole parent consents to the appointment of a limited guardian.
(b) The parent or parents voluntarily consent to the suspension of their parental rights.
(c) The court approves a limited guardianship placement plan agreed to by both of the following parties:
(i) The parents with custody of the minor or, in the case of only 1 parent having custody of the minor, the sole parent who has custody of the minor.
(ii) The person or persons whom the court will appoint as the minor's limited guardian.
(2) A minor's parent or parents who desire to have the court appoint a limited guardian for that minor and the person or persons who desire to be appointed limited guardian for that minor must develop a limited guardianship placement plan. The parties must use a limited guardianship placement plan form prescribed by the state court administrator. A limited guardianship placement plan form must include a notice that informs a parent who is a party to the plan that substantial failure to comply with the plan without good cause may result in the termination of the parent's parental rights under chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.1 to 712A.32. The proposed limited guardianship placement plan shall be attached to the petition requesting the court to appoint a limited guardian. The limited guardianship placement plan shall include provisions concerning all of the following:
(a) The reason the parent or parents are requesting the court to appoint a limited guardian for the minor.
(b) Parenting time and contact with the minor by his or her parent or parents sufficient to maintain a parent and child relationship.
(c) The duration of the limited guardianship.
(d) Financial support for the minor.
(e) Any other provisions that the parties agree to include in the plan.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code
Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)
386-1998-V-2 - Part 2 Guardians of Minors (700.5201...700.5219)
Section 700.5201 - Appointment and Status of Guardians of Minor.
Section 700.5202 - Parental Appointment of Guardian for Minor.
Section 700.5202a - Appointment of Guardian in Another State as Temporary Guardian.
Section 700.5203 - Objection by Minor of 14 Years or Older to Parental Appointment.
Section 700.5204 - Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Conditions for Appointment.
Section 700.5205 - Court Appointment of Limited Guardian; Requirements.
Section 700.5206 - Review Modification of Plan; Powers and Duties of Limited Guardian.
Section 700.5207 - Review of Guardianship of Minor.
Section 700.5208 - Petition to Terminate Guardianship of Minor.
Section 700.5209 - Court Action on Petition to Terminate Guardianship of Minor.
Section 700.5210 - Order for Termination of Guardianship of Minor.
Section 700.5214 - Consent to Service by Acceptance of Appointment; Notice.
Section 700.5215 - Powers and Duties of Guardian of Minor.
Section 700.5216 - Compensation; Claim for Burial Expense.
Section 700.5217 - Termination of Appointment of Guardian.
Section 700.5218 - Proceedings Subsequent to Appointment; Venue.
Section 700.5219 - Resignation, Removal, and Other Post-Appointment Proceedings.