Sec. 5208.
(1) A minor's parent or parents may petition the court to terminate a guardianship for the minor as follows:
(a) If the guardianship is a limited guardianship, the parents or the sole parent with a right to custody of the minor.
(b) If the guardianship was established under section 5204, the minor's parent or parents.
(2) If a petition is filed to terminate a guardianship under this section, the court may do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Order the family independence agency or a court employee or agent to conduct an investigation and file a written report of the investigation regarding the best interests of the minor or give testimony concerning the investigation.
(b) Utilize the community resources in behavioral sciences and other professions in the investigation and study of the best interests of the minor and consider their recommendations for the disposition of the petition.
(c) Appoint a guardian ad litem or attorney to represent the minor.
(d) Take any other action considered necessary in a particular case.
(3) This section and section 5209 apply to all guardianships established before, on, or after the effective date of this section.
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.