M Civ JI 97.49 Verdict

[ You are to render separate verdicts as to each parent, guardian, nonparent adult, or other custodian. ]** There are only two possible verdicts in this case:

[ As to ____________ (mother’s name) ]**

(1) One or more of the statutory grounds alleged in the petition have been proven.

(2) None of the statutory grounds alleged in the petition have been proven.

[ As to ____________ (father’s name) ]**

(1) One or more of the statutory grounds alleged in the petition have been proven.

(2) None of the statutory grounds alleged in the petition have been proven.

[ As to ____________ (the guardian, nonparent adult, or other custodian’s name) ]**

(1) One or more of the statutory grounds alleged in the petition have been proven.

(2) None of the statutory grounds alleged in the petition have been proven.

These possible verdicts are set forth in the verdict form(s) which you will receive. Only one of the possible verdicts may be returned by you [ as to each child ]* [and] [ as to each parent, guardian, nonparent adult, or other custodian ]**. When at least five of you have agreed upon one verdict [ as to each child ]* [and] [ as to each parent, guardian, nonparent adult, or other custodian ],** your foreperson should mark that verdict.

Note on Use

* Use this phrase if jurisdiction is being sought for more than one child.

** Use this phrase if the adjudication concerns the fitness of both parents as envisioned by In re Sanders, 495 Mich 394 (2014). If the case does not involve the fitness of a guardian, nonparent adult or other custodian, reference to such a person should be eliminated. In cases with multiple respondent fathers, add two possible verdicts for each.

History

M Civ JI 97.49 was added March 2005. Amended June 2015. Amended May 2016.