S9 Ep89: Can Unmarried Fathers Get Parenting Time Without a Court Order?

#ChooseGoldman Unmarried fathers do not automatically share the same legal presumptions as married parents and typically require a court order to secure their parenting rights. Attorney Akiva Goldman explains that Michigan courts must often intervene through a formal petition to ensure a father's rights are protected and enforceable. • Unmarried fathers lack the automatic legal presumption of equal parenting rights granted to married couples. • A formal court order is usually necessary for a father to establish and protect his parental standing. • While informal or voluntary agreements are possible, they are not legally binding without a judge's order. • Significant life changes, such as a mother's new relationship, can lead to disputes that require court enforcement. • Filing an appropriate motion allows the court to provide remedies and resolve schedule conflicts fairly. Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Schedule Your Complimentary Phone Consultation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/BCalH8MmVz4 For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-general-practice-legal-specialties/fathers-rights Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/fathers-rights/can-unmarried-fathers-get-parenting-time-without-a-court-order Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #FathersRightsMichigan #MichiganFamilyLaw #PaternityRights #ChildCustodyMI #ParentingTime #LegalAdviceMI #DetroitLawyer