'Paternity' is the process whereby a specific male individual is determined to be, or not be the biological father of a child. Depending on the specific circumstances, the biological father may, or may not be determined to be the legal father.
A 'paternity action' is a lawsuit involving a child born outside of marriage. In other words, the mother and father of the child are not married -ie. thus, you often see the phrase 'a child born out of wedlock.'
A 'paternity action' determines who the mother is, and who the father of a child is.
A 'paternity' determination is essential for protecting your rights, whether you are the putative father, or the mother. Establishing paternity brings certain rights, including the right to receiving child support, and rights to custody & visitation (called 'parenting time' in Michigan).
Similarly, for a male who is alleged to be the biological father of a chld, effectively refuting an allegation of paternity can save him from paying years of child support for someone else's child, or from visitation with a non-biological parent.
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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