Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Child Abuse

My granddaughter has been taken from her mother by the County of Wayne for abuse. Her and her siglings have been removed from the home and a warrant for the arrest of the step-father and mother have been issued. Now my question is, my son's name is not on my grand daughter's birth certificate, what rights do I have. Can I petition the court to order a DNA test to show that my son is her father and that I am her grandmother. Please advise.


Asked on 10/14/08, 2:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesley Hoenig Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law

Re: Child Abuse

Is your son agreeable to submitting to a DNA test? It is possible for him to petition the court, but I have my doubts that you would be able to, I would have to research that. But I highly recommend you see an experienced family law attorney right away. Certainly the county would want to place your granddaughter with family rather than a stranger, as I assume that is the reason you are concerned about proving this.

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Answered on 10/14/08, 4:16 pm


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