S10 Ep16: Do Fathers Have Rights Before Establishing Paternity?

#ChooseGoldman Fathers often assume they have rights immediately upon a child's birth, but biological ties do not grant automatic legal standing. Attorney Akiva Goldman explains that paternity must be legally established through specific court orders or documentation before a father can seek custody or parenting time. • In Michigan, you are not legally considered the father until paternity is established through an Acknowledgement of Parentage or a court order. • Biological parenthood does not provide automatic rights to custody, parenting time, or legal decision-making. • Establishing paternity is a mandatory prerequisite that must be completed before filing for visitation or custody. • A "DP case" (Determination of Paternity) is the legal process used to secure the "ticket" needed to participate in court-ordered parental arrangements. • Only a legal father can have a say in major life decisions for the child, such as medical care and education. 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text 📅 For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/NaxSS1zYbqM For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/paternity-attorney-in-michigan-choosegoldman ⬇️ Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/fathers-rights/do-fathers-have-rights-before-establishing-paternity Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganPaternityLaw #FathersRights #ChildCustodyMI #LegalPaternity #PaternityAttorney