Form PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity (Out-Of-Court Release or Consent) - Michigan

What Is Form PCA356?

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 PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity?A: PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity is a legal document used in Michigan to establish paternity when the child's parents are not married.

Q: What is the purpose of a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity?A: The purpose of a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity is to establish legal paternity for a child.

Q: Who can use a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity?A: Unmarried parents of a child in Michigan can use a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity to establish legal paternity.

Q: How is a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity filed?A: A PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity must be signed by both parents in front of a notary public and filed with the Michigan Central Paternity Registry.

Q: What are the benefits of establishing paternity through a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity?A: Establishing paternity through a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity provides legal rights and responsibilities for the child's father, including child support, custody, and visitation.

Q: Can a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity be revoked?A: A PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity cannot be revoked, except through a court order.

Q: Is a DNA test required to establish paternity with a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity?A: No, a DNA test is not required to establish paternity with a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity.

Q: What happens if a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity is not filed?A: If a PCA356 Verified Declaration About Paternity is not filed, the father may not have legal rights or responsibilities for the child.