Re: In search of legal actions to take about child support

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What state are you in? Are you receiving public assistance?

In Michigan, if you are receiving public assistance and the
state (Medicaid/Medicare) has paid for the cost of the
birthing, they are quick to assist in determining paternity
and ensuring support for the child.

Is the father on the birth certificate? If not, will he
sign an Affidavit of Parentage? If not, in Michigan, you
can go to the court and request that a Paternity Action been
initiated; the courts here will order a blood test, and if
he is determined to be the father, an Order of Custody will
issue (based upon a variety of factors concerning the
parental fitness of both parties). Also, the non-custodial
parent will be Ordered to pay support for the child, as well
as maintain health insurance that may be available to them.
The non-custodial parent will receive reasonable visitation
rights.
Normally, the circuit court for the county in which the
child was born (or you reside) will have a family division,
and perhaps a Friend of the Court. Begin there. There are
waivers for certain filing fees available if you cannot
afford them.

Best of luck.
On 8/23/07, Dncrchick wrote:
> I'm 18 and i have an amazing son whos almost 8 weeks. The
> dad hasn't seen him, but still contacts me (not about
> him). He hasn't signed the paper-work for Aidens birth
> certificate and there isn't a paternaty test although its
> 100&37; his child. My delema is he has a 6 year old son he
> isnt allowed to see, but he had him when he was 15, she
> was 22. (i have NO idea why he doesn't press charges). He
> has backed child support from her, and he doesn't have a
> job, lives with his parents, ext. My question is if i
> press charges for child support, how do i do so? (hes
> moving soon apparently.. running away from his problems)
> AND is there any way i'd even get anything out of it?
> thanks