What is a Limited Guardianship in Michigan and how is it created?
A limited guardianship is one that is formed under MCL 700.5205, and is really a formalized consent arrangement. A limited guardianship can only be established when the parent(s) with custody agree, the proposed guardian agrees, and the court agrees. A limited guardian has all the powers of a full guardian, “except that a minor’s limited guardian shall not consent to marriage or adoption of the minor ward or to the release of the minor ward for adoption.” The most common reason for a limited guardianship is to provide health insurance for the minor child.
The guardianship plan will set out a specific arrangement for parenting time and support of the child during the guardianship. The guardianship should also state a time or reason why the guardianship will end. If the parent(s) fails, without good cause, to follow the plan, his or her parental rights may be terminated by court proceeding.
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What is required to form a limited guardianship?
- The parent(s) with custody must consent. If only one parent consents, that parent must have sole custody, not joint physical and/ or legal.
- The parent(s) consent to the suspension of their parental rights is voluntarily
- The potential limited guardian accepts his or her role as the limited guardian of the minor.
- The court approves the limited guardianship placement plan.
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How do you terminate a Limited Guardianship in Michigan?
Termination of a Limited Guardianship in Michigan occurs in two instances and concerns whether the parent(s) have substantially complied with the guardianship plan. In the first instance, a limited guardian can seek greater custody on its’ Motion, and if the parent(s) have not complied. Under certain conditions this will terminate the parent(s) rights after a juvenile court proceeding. The second instance is when a parent requests the guardianship to end, again the result hinges on whether or not the parent(s) have substantially complied with the guardianship plan. Therefore a key role of the attorney with regards to developing a limited guardianship cases is to draw up a detailed, specific placement plan.
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