Establishing Paternity In Michigan

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The user is facing issues with obtaining a social security number for her daughter due to her husbands refusal to sign the birth certificate. In Michigan, establishing paternity can be done through a court order. The process involves filing a paternity case in court, possibly undergoing DNA testing, and having the court declare the legal father.

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I have a 4 year old daughter whose biological father is not my husband but my husband refused to sign the birth certificate at the hospital. They will not issue a social security number for my daughter.
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This information will help me provide the most accurate advice.
Michigan
What steps have you taken so far to resolve this issue? In Michigan, you may need to establish paternity before your daughter can receive a social security number.
I tried to get her birth certificate but they won’t issue one so they won’t issue a social security number without the birth certificate. I’m not sure what steps to take.
Have you tried establishing paternity through a court order? In Michigan, this can be done by filing a paternity case.
No I have not
In Michigan, you can establish paternity through a court order. Here are the steps:
- File a paternity case in court
- DNA testing may be required
- Court declares legal father
Is there anything else I can assist you with?
No. thank you for the help.
I'm glad I could assist you, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions in the future. Take care!