Fathers’ Rights

Certain parental rights stem from marriage under Michigan law. For example, a man married to a woman who has a child is the presumptive father. That means he can have his name on the birth certificate without taking any special steps. In the event that the couple...

There are many reasons it may be important to establish who the father of a child is. Knowing the paternity of a child in Michigan is crucial when it comes to child custody and child support issues, but there are certain facts DNA testing can and cannot verify. It’s...

As a father, you will likely want to be a part of your child's life. But if you are not legally recognized as the father of your child, this can be extremely difficult. It can mean that you will be subject to whatever is convenient to the mother, and she may not want...

As a father, you may often feel like the underdog in a custody case. However, you should remember that the judge in a custody case can never hold bias toward the mother or father because of their respective genders. The judge is there purely to decide what arrangement...

As a father, it can be extremely disturbing and upsetting if the mother is not acknowledging you as the father or if she is not allowing you to see your child. However, it is important to remember that the law is on your side. If you strongly believe that you are the...

Going through a divorce is always a difficult process, and you may feel a great deal of guilt or worry about how the split may have affected your children. It is important to remember that going through a divorce could be one of the best things that you ever do for...

It is becoming increasingly common for fathers to find themselves in a situation where getting full custody is in the best interests of their children. However, many fathers believe that the odds are stacked against them when they appeal for full custody, because they...

There are times when a father can feel concerned about the other parent's abilities and the habits that she has when it comes to taking care of their child. You may have reason to believe that your child is being neglected or even abused when he or she is at the other...

It is becoming increasingly common for the parents of a child to be unmarried. Parents might initially intend to be an unmarried couple raising their child together; however, the problem is that if the relationship disintegrates, the father has less rights and...

One of the most devastating realizations as a father is to become aware that a child that you have loved and raised is not biologically yours. It is more common than people may think that a mother was in full knowledge of the true paternity of a child since...