Oakland County Circuit Court - Family Division, Adoption Services Miscellaneous Adoption Information Please include the name of the judge and file number on all pleadings and correspondence to the court. Supervision Extension (MCL 710.56 (1) Please inform the Court immediately if the supervision period must be extended beyond six months. Send a detailed letter requesting extension of the supervision period. (extension not to exceed eighteen months) There are situations in which the court may require that the supervision period be extended beyond six months. Adoption Disruption (MCL 710.56 and 62) The agency or attorney must inform the court that there is indication that an adoption may be disrupted. If a child must be removed from the adoptive home the court must be informed (by telephone) immediately. Follow up the call with a letter requesting dismissal or denial of the adoption petition, explaining the failure of the adoption, including future planning for the child. Recent quarterly reports as well as clinical evaluations should be attached. A court hearing before a Judge or Referee may be required. Changing Child’s Adoptive Name The adoptive name of the child can be changed through adoption services until the time of finalization. To do so please file: 1. 2. 3. Petition for Amending Petition for Adoption (OCPC-812 A.D.) $20 fee to the Oakland County Clerk Corrected Application to Establish a Michigan Birth Certificate (DCH0854) or a Record of Adoption (B-83A) if the child was not born in Michigan. Immediate Confirmation MCL 710.56 “Upon motion of the petitioner, the court may waive the six-month period, or any portion of the period, if the waiver is in the best interest of the adoptee.” MCL 710.56 An agency requesting immediate confirmation should be able to demonstrate that the child and the family are better off without the involvement of the court and that further supervision of the agency would not be helpful to the family. Each motion received is determined on an individual basis as the facts are determined to be in the best interest of the adoptee. Cases on Appeal If the child protective proceeding is under appeal, report to the Court on the status of the appeal. Miscellaneous Adoption Information.doc Rev. August, 2006 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com