Michigan

Michigan fathers rights are secured by law. Your legal rights relate to paternity, custody and child support.

Paternity: You have the right to have the paternity of the child determined. When you make a request to the court, they will order the test. If you are proven to be the father, you have the right to help make any major decision regarding the child, such as whether or not to put it up for adoption.

Custody: Fathers rights in Michigan include your right to seek custody of your children. This might be sole or joint custody. It may also be legal custody that protects your right to frequent scheduled visitation with your children that cannot be denied to you. Custody of any kind also gives you input into the way the children are raised, their education and religious training, their participation in activities such as sports or music, their medical care if needed, and much more.

Child Support: Many Michigan fathers receive child support payments from the mother. If you have sole or joint physical custody, you have the right to seek child support. The court will evaluate the financial position or both parents and make a determination.

These are your Michigan fathers rights. If you need help securing them, contact an attorney with experience in working for the rights of fathers in Michigan.