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Michigan Form PC 670: Minor Guardianship Social History
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form PC 670?
Form PC 670 collects background information about a minor child and their parents for the probate court when someone petitions to become the child's guardian. It is confidential and is not placed in the public case file.
Who files it
The person petitioning to be appointed guardian of a minor, filed together with the guardianship petition.
Where it goes
The probate court where the guardianship petition is filed.
Filing fee
No separate fee; filed with the guardianship petition.
What you need before you start
- The minor child's name, date of birth, and current living situation
- The names and contact information of the child's parents
- A description of why guardianship is being requested
How to complete and file form PC 670
- 1
Complete PC 670 alongside the petition for appointment of guardian of a minor (PC 651).
- 2
Provide accurate parent and child information, since the court uses it to identify who must receive notice.
- 3
File it with the probate court; it stays confidential and is not part of the public file.
Mistakes that get PC 670 rejected
- Filing the guardianship petition without the required social history attached
- Leaving out a parent's contact information, which can affect who must be notified
- Assuming this form is public — it is confidential and treated differently from the rest of the court file
Form PC 670 Questions
Related probate forms
- Form PC 556 — Petition and Order for Assignment (Small Estate)
- Form PC 598 — Affidavit of Decedent's Successor for Delivery of Certain Assets Owned by Decedent
- Form PC 558 — Application for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of Personal Representative
- Form PC 650 — Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor