My nephew is expecting a child in October with a woman he has been involved with for 2 or 3 years. They are not married, and she is legally still married to someone she hasn't seen in 7 or 8 years.
Michigan has a assumption of paternity if the woman is married at conception or at the birth of the child.
I have looked at Michigan laws and the Affidavit of Parentage, and yes, they can sign one, but the way I see it, it gives him the right to pay child support and not much more.
Is there anyway he can get rights to the child as a parent, without having to go to court?
He has custody of 2 kids from a prior relationship and when he got custody of those kids, he had to go to court and have the judge declare him the father, even though a claim of paternity was signed at the childrens birth.
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks
Peggy
With the new child, he faces the same struggles,,, in court.
Question,, are they splitting up?
Yes, he has intentions of leaving as soon as he has established rights to the child. He also intends to get custody. Told him its not going to be easy, but I think he has a good case against her, and with him already having full custody of two kids, that has to work in his favor.
Thank you
Peggy
He is going to find it a much harder proposition with a newborn. The custody of his other kids ,, well that ones a tossup, it may help him, it may not.
Here's a few links to get him started, I suggest he read them all and be prepared. Good luck.
Tips For Getting Started
http://www.deltabravo.net/news/10-19-2000.htm
How To Hire An Attorney
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/hiring.htm
Hiring An Effective Attorney
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/effective.htm
Success Factors In Obtaining Custody
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/tips.htm
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/missed-visit.htm
Suggestions When Falsely Accused
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/falseacc1.htm
Dealing With Threats Of False Allegations
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/blackmail.htm
URL: http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/guide.htm
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/pplan3.htm
One of the first things you'll hear around here is "Document, document, document!". Having good records is *crucial*. Get yourself either the Parenting Time Tracker (PTT) at: http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/tracker.htm or the OPTIMAL Custody Tracking service at: http://www.parentingtime.net. The PTT is good, but the OPTIMAL service is definitely better.
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/acronyms.htm
( Thanx again Boliver for digging up the acronyms link ;) )
I have had him documenting sinse he decided that this relationship was not going to work out. I am by no means new to the fathers rights life! :)
We know its going to be a long hard struggle!
Thanks for the info!
Peggy
LOL, np Peggy,,
Tell him we all wish him luck.