Paternity

Regardless of what the law says, mothers are often favored in child custody disputes. That’s unfair, and it can leave a father feeling overlooked and cheated. But fathers who find themselves facing child custody challenges shouldn’t be deterred from seeking the time...

It is not uncommon these days for two unmarried people to have a child together. Some of these partners will get married eventually and live happily together. Other times, these couples will break up leaving behind the question about who will raise the child....

It is not unusual these days for unmarried couples to have a child together. Sometimes these couples marry, creating a union that includes them and their child. However, not all these relationships are meant to last, and an unmarried couple with a child may eventually...

Most current and prospective parents living in Michigan want to provide for their children. There are, however, situations in which one or both parents question a child's paternity. In such instances, a DNA test can provide clarity and determine whether a male spouse...

Establishing paternity is important for both Michigan fathers and their children. By establishing paternity, children who are born to unmarried parents have the same rights and benefits as those born to married parents. Not only do they get to exercise the right to...

According to a study conducted by a researcher from the University of Oklahoma, men in Michigan and the rest of the United States tend to more readily acknowledge their legal paternity of a child born out of wedlock if the mother is more healthy, wealthy and educated....

Establishing paternal rights outside of marriage can be challenging, especially for a biological father. Maternal rights can be established rather easily as a woman gives birth in a Michigan health care facility. However, some mothers might choose to withhold...