There are many ways to 'establish paternity' in the State of Michigan.
If the mother of a child is married when the baby is born, her husband is assumed to be the biological father, unless a court order or judgment (such as a 'divorce judgment') says otherwise.
If the mother has been divorced or widowed for less than ten months, her husband at the time of conception is assumed to be the father, unless a court order or judgment says otherwise.
Two Common Methods of Establishing Paternity
If the mother is not married from the time of conception, through birth, paternity can be established by both parents voluntarily signing an Affidavit of Parentage, pursuant to the Acknolwedgment of Paternity Statute, and filing that Affidavit with the Michigan Department of Community Health's Office of the State Registrar.
Paternity can also be established by filing an action with the Court under the Michign Paternity Statute. Either the mother or father may file a Court action to establish paternity. If the child is receiving public asistance, the Michigan Family Independence Agency, via the local county prosecutor's office will help the mother file pleadings with the Court to establish paternity. DNA tests are usually ordered by the Court to help determine paternity of the child.
If you are in need of an attorney to help you establish, or dis-establish paternity, telephone Bob Guyot today at (231) 947-0808. See his website http://guyotlaw.com
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