Claiming Paternity - Michigan

[Seeker]

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

[Peanutsdad]

With the new child, he faces the same struggles,,, in court.


Question,, are they splitting up?

[Seeker]

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

[Peanutsdad]

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 ;)  )

[Seeker]

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

[Peanutsdad]

LOL, np Peggy,,

Tell him we all wish him luck.