Paternity has been a hotly contested issue in family law for decades. In the past, there have been many disputes about who is the presumed father of a child. These days, however, paternity has become easier to determine as DNA testing can now identify the father of a...
Fathers’ Rights
3 reasons girls need their fathers to stay in their lives after a divorce
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 15, 2021 | Fathers' Rights
As a father, divorce could result in an increased distance between you and your daughter. Recent research highlights this is not in her best interest. The courts have increasingly leaned toward shared-custody agreements so that they can keep both parents in a child's...
Unmarried fathers have custody rights in Michigan
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Nov 26, 2020 | 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...
What DNA tests can and can’t tell you about paternity
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Oct 8, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Why should a father establish paternity?
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Mar 7, 2018 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Winning custody as a Michigan dad
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Feb 1, 2018 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Proving paternity through DNA
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jan 11, 2018 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Being a good father post-divorce
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Dec 22, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Your rights to full custody as a father
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Dec 15, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
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...
How can a father gain full custody?
On Behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Nov 24, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
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...
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