You cannot terminate a father's rights in Michigan unless the child is being put up for adoption. Otherwise, there would be a line of people filing for termination in an effort to avoid paying child support or meeting other parental obligations.
However, the courts may involuntarily terminate any parent's rights under very specific and dire circumstances such as the parent's conviction of child abuse/neglect/abandoment, commission of certain felony crimes with or without incarceration, physical or emotional inability to care for the child, etc.
You would have to consult with an attorney specializing in family law in Michigan for more information.
prove in court that he is unfit
A father has no prenatal rights. However, you may terminate his parental rights via court order if he has been absent from the child's life for a specific period of time as outlined by your state's laws.
Absolutely (as long as it's not SSI). Termination of rights doesn't terminate child support.
State family court have the authority to terminate parental rights.
Contact Texas Fathers For Equal Rights for the answer, see link below.
Only with the approval of the court and forfeiture of any child support claim.
Terminate a child means to give up your rights to this child.
A court can terminate parental rights but that would not necessarily terminate the parents responsibility to support the child.
Through the courts.
Yes
The possessive noun phrase is the fathers' rights.
The possessive noun phrase is the fathers' rights.
I suggest you consult with the other parent and an attorney on this. However, keep in mind that terminating parental rights does not terminate one's support obligation.