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Form PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement - Michigan
What Is Form PCA316?
This is a legal form that was released by the Michigan Circuit Court - a government authority operating within Michigan. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement?
A: A PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement is a legal document in Michigan that must be filed by an unmarried biological father to establish his paternity rights and potential custody rights for a child.
Q: Who needs to file a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement?
A: An unmarried biological father who wants to establish his paternity rights and potential custody rights for a child born out of wedlock in Michigan needs to file a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement.
Q: What is the purpose of filing a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement?
A: The purpose of filing a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement is to protect the rights of an unmarried biological father and establish his paternity and potential custody rights for a child born out of wedlock in Michigan.
Q: What information is required in a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement?
A: A PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement must include the full name and address of the putative father, the mother's full name and address, and the child's name, date of birth, and county of birth.
Q: When should a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement be filed?
A: A PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement should be filed as soon as the unmarried biological father becomes aware of a pregnancy or the birth of a child, but it must be filed no later than 28 days after the child's birth.
Q: How should a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement be filed?
A: A PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement should be filed with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support.
Q: What happens after filing a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement?
A: After filing a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement, the putative father's paternity and potential custody rights will be considered by the court in any future custody or adoption proceedings involving the child.
Q: What if a putative father fails to file a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement?
A: If a putative father fails to file a PCA316 Notice to Putative Father and Custody Statement within the required time frame, his paternity and potential custody rights may be negatively impacted in future custody or adoption proceedings involving the child.
Form Details:
- Released on June 1, 2017;
- The latest edition provided by the Michigan Circuit Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form PCA316 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Michigan Circuit Court.
