If I could get the child and buy a DNA test from the store, if positive then could I sign the birth certificate without her?

The answer continues to be no. The Vital Records bureau of the Department of Community Health of the State of Michigan does not let men walk in and...

Can I go and sign the birth certificate without the mother and how much does that normally cost?

NO. The hospital knows who the mother is of course and puts her name on the birth certificate. No one knows with certainty who the father is...

Do I have to return my daughter if I filed proper motions and he is out on bond and looking at child abuse charges?

There should be a new court order issued by the probate court. Call the CPS worker for a copy. Tell her/him your concerns. Ask what to do. If you...

Generally speaking, the child would be returned to the most fit biological parent, if you die. No you cannot appoint a back up guardian. Possibly...

In Michigan, you can agree and waive your right to your exemption for the child. That is the current law. Whether you agreed, depends on your...

Can my ex john force me to take a paternity test?

I agree with Charles Kronzek that it would depend on the judge. In 2012 a new statute regarding paternity was enacted. It allows biological fathers...

Can he keep the baby?

If your friend is concerned she should see her local Friend of the Court. Are both parents on the birth certificate? Was an Affidavit of Parentage...

I have joint custody of my daughter and am taking her on vacation during her dads week that he already approved.

You should write something up for him to sign now. If he refuses to sign it you will know that he did not agree in good faith. At that point you...

Can I put my husband on baby's birth certificate since real father is not involved and it was left blank?

There are many legal issues when a child is raised by another person who is not legally adopted. If something should happen to you, for example,...

If children are taken out of state by custodial parent without other parent's or court's consent what can other parent do?

The custodial parent is violating the law by moving out of state without the court's permission. This is a violation of the Michigan Parental...