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The process includes filing a petition with the court, followed by a hearing typically scheduled within three days. If the court determines that emergency guardianship is necessary, a temporary guardian is appointed immediately to manage healthcare, finances, and living arrangements.
Guardianship is a court order that allows one person to make decisions for another person. There are two types of adult guardianships in Michigan. The first is for persons described as “legally incapacitated individuals” and the other is specifically for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
(2) If an appointed guardian is not effectively performing the guardian's duties and the court further finds that the legally incapacitated individual's welfare requires immediate action, the court may appoint, with or without notice, a temporary guardian for the legally incapacitated individual for a specified period ...
Emergency custody orders in Michigan are generally granted ex parte. This means the court can enter such orders without the other parent being notified or being allowed to contest the order. Filing for an emergency custody order begins when you submit a verified motion to the court.
To establish temporary guardianship, a petition is filed in the probate court of the county where the ward resides. This petition must clearly outline the urgent circumstances necessitating the guardianship and provide evidence of the ward's inability to manage their affairs.
(A) Responses to all motions, except those listed in subparagraph 2(A) below, must be filed within 14 days after service of the motion. (B) If filed, a reply brief supporting such motion must be filed within 7 days after service of the response, but at least 3 days before the motion hearing.
If the child's parents are still living, the appointment of a guardian doesn't automatically cancel their rights — but it can limit them. Depending on the court order, parents may retain the right to visit their children and communicate with them by phone or email.
As an alternative to the FOC process, parents can file a motion requesting temporary custody when they open or respond to a case. The court will schedule a motion hearing, in which a judge or domestic relations referee issues a temporary order after parents present evidence arguing for their proposed arrangement.
A legal custodian has full parental rights over the minor child and can make important decisions for the child in the same way as a temporary custodian. While a temporary guardianship is only intended for a short time, the court considers the custody decree to be final.
You can do this in person by mail or online be sure to include any required filing fees. Once theMoreYou can do this in person by mail or online be sure to include any required filing fees. Once the motion is filed the Friend of the Court will review it and schedule a hearing if necessary.