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Learn MoreThe Affidavit of Parentage is a form that is given to unmarried couples who have a child together. This form must be completed by both parents and signed at the hospital. Execution of the affidavit voluntarily acknowledges the father of the child and gives the mother initial custody.
Even if the mother omits the father’s name from the birth certificate, the Affidavit of Parentage shows parentage. If a father is uncertain that he is the child’s parent, he may choose not to sign the form, because doing so waives his right to blood tests or a trial to determine paternity.
The law makes it clear that fathers have the right to child custody and fair parenting time. The affidavit also makes it clear that a father has the obligation to provide child support. A father may fight for paternity if he was not present or not given the opportunity to name himself as the child’s father.
Michigan law requires the use of a formula that considers several factors, not all of which apply to every case. The most important factors are the number of children, each parent's income, childcare expenses, health care expenses, and the amount of time the children spend with each parent. A court has the authority to deviate from the formula if there are special circumstances presented to the court.
Joint legal custody refers to both parents sharing the major decisions affecting the child, which can include school, health care, and religious training. Other joint legal custody considerations may include extracurricular activities, summer camp, age for dating or getting a job, and methods of discipline.
If someone other than your husband is the father of your child, you may want to file a Motion or Complaint to Determine Child Born Out of Wedlock. This request asks the judge to revoke (undo) your husband’s status as legal father. Either you, your husband, or the biological father must file this motion or complaint. Otherwise, your husband will continue to be your child’s legal father, and the biological father will not have any parental rights or responsibilities.
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