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Contact Kimberly Robbins directly for fast answers to your Family Law Questions at the Office at (248) 624-5500, on her cell phone at (313) 645-9219,
or by email at kim@ambroselawgroup.com.
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Paternity of a child is the determination of which people are the biological parents of a child. As you may know, the paternal parents of a child are not always the legal parents. Sometimes lawsuits must be filed to finally determine the paternity of a child. Here are some areas of the law that clients have asked about: |
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When Both Parents Agree |
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If both parents are in agreement that they are the biological parents, they can both agree in a document called an Affidavit of Parentage. This form is available in hospitals and in most probate courts.
Click here to see an Affidavit of Parentage made by the State of Michigan |
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When Parents Disagree About Paternity |
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When the parents disagree as to parentage, one of the parties can file a lawsuit against the other
- To establish or challenge paternity, you can file a complaint in the Family Court under the Michigan Paternity Act, or
The Judge, after establishing paternity, can then make decisions about child support, custody, and parenting time.
- If the child receives public assistance, the Prosecutor or the Michigan Family Independence Agency may bring a case in the
mother's name.
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The Benefits of Being The Legal Father of a Child |
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It's usually quite simple to prove who the biological mother of a child is, by a records check. However, determining who the biological father is requires an actual test to be scientifically certain. The reason why mothers and fathers should establish paternity is to gain legal rights, some of which are:
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Testing |
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Blood Tests can be ordered by the court, and might be paid for by the State, if the case was brought by the Prosecutor or by the Michigan Family Inependence Agency.
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A Child Born to a Married Woman |
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If a woman is married and has a child, the law is clear that the husband is deemed the father of that child. This can change, however, such as when there is a divorce and court determines that the child is not the husband's.
Note: If the woman is not married when the child is conceived or born, the biological father has no rights until paternity is established.
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