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The document discusses the challenges faced by unwed mothers in raising children and emphasizes the importance of establishing paternity for legal, financial, and emotional support. It shares a personal story of a mother who sought child support after realizing her child's father was not listed on the birth certificate. The document outlines the process of establishing paternity in Michigan, including voluntary acknowledgment through an Affidavit of Parentage, and highlights the rights and responsibilities that come with it. It stresses that every child deserves a relationship with both parents and encourages unwed parents to prioritize their child's needs.

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How can paternity be established?

Yes, signing the birth certificate generally indicates that you are acknowledging yourself as the childs legal parent. This means you are accepting both rights and responsibilities associated with parenthood, including providing financial support and making decisions regarding the childs welfare.

How long does a father have to establish paternity in Michigan?

The best way to establish paternity is by filing a paternity suit (to either prove or deny paternity) and submitting to a court-ordered DNA test. If the jurisdictions law permits and CPS has reason to, CPS can ask a court to order paternity testing.

What is the best way to establish paternity?

Legal Paternity: Definition and Benefits In addition to the intangible benefits of a sense of identity and belonging, a child benefits from having a legal father through access to child support payments, access to greater public assistance payments, and access to the legal fathers health insurance and other benefits.

Does signing a birth certificate legitimize a child?

Paternity is a prerequisite to these parental rights. Once paternity is established, a father may pursue child custody and visitation rights. Many states offer simultaneous filing for paternity recognition and visitation and custody rights.

What is the most accurate way to determine paternity?

A DNA paternity test can help accurately determine a childs biological father. You can conduct tests during pregnancy or after your baby is born. Most tests use cheek swabs to collect genetic material. You must complete a DNA paternity test at an approved testing facility if you need results for legal reasons.