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How can I defend my rights as the non-biological father of a girl?
Asked on Aug 25th, 2015 on Child Custody - Michigan
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How can I defend my rights as the non-biological father of a girl? Her biological father has not been in her life at all, but I have been there since birth. Now he wants to get involved, and I do not know if I have any rights.
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Without some court order, you don't have any rights. You may have grounds for an Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights against the birth father to be followed by a step-parent adoption. I strongly suggest you consult a capable family law attorney in your locality to advise and represent you. It's almost always worth the investment.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2015 at 10:53 AM
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You have no, or very minimal legal standing. There are some cases on equitable fatherhood but this fight will be between the two parents.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2015 at 12:01 AM