Affidavit Of Parentage {DCH-0682}

DCH-0682 - AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTAGE.This form is used in Michigan to voluntarily establish the legal parentage of a child when the parents are not married at the time of the child’s birth or conception, or when the child is conceived through assisted reproduction not involving surrogacy. By signing this affidavit, both the birth parent (typically the mother) and the acknowledging parent (typically the biological father or intended parent) affirm that the acknowledging parent is the legal parent of the child. Once the completed form is filed with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Division for Vital Records, it has the same legal effect as a court order establishing parentage. This grants both parents rights and responsibilities such as the ability to seek custody or parenting time, the obligation to provide child support, and the right to notice of any adoption proceedings. The form also waives certain rights, including the right to genetic testing or legal representation in a paternity case. It must be completed accurately, signed by both parents in the presence of a notary or qualified witness, and submitted in original (not photocopied) form to the state. This affidavit can be filed at the hospital after the child’s birth or at any time afterward and can be used to update the child’s birth certificate to include both parents' names. www.FormsWorkflow.com