MC 416: UCCJEA Affidavit (Michigan)
MC 416 documents a child’s residence history for custody jurisdiction. This page focuses on accuracy and local verification. Educational only - not legal advice.
What to prepare
- Addresses and dates for the last 5 years
- Names of caretakers and periods of residence
- Any known custody cases in other states
High‑conflict tips
- Stick to verifiable facts only
- Use records to confirm dates
- Avoid speculation about motives
Accuracy & sources
Last reviewed: 2026-03-02. This page is educational only - not legal advice.
Official sources
- Michigan Courts - MC 416 (PDF):
https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/forms/scao-approved/mc416.pdf
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