Husband Rights To Child -- Is It Legal For Wife To Deny Them?

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Can a wife refuse the husband to see their child? Is that legal?

Background: Man and woman are currently married, have a child together, but have been living apart for almost three years. They do not want to be together, but haven't had the money to get a divorce. Man has been paying wife $100 weekly towards the child and her needs (not court ordered). Up until recently, though, man has informed her that he will no longer provide payment so he can instead pay for the divorce. Woman gets upset, and now refuses to allow man to see their child.

From my understanding, a father has the same rights as the mother. Or so I thought. Is this legal? What steps can he take?
 
There are two issues here. The so called "support" money is nothing more than a gift. Without a court order it is NOT considered support and he could find himself in arrears for last few years. Next without a visitation order there is little anyone can do
 
Can a wife refuse the husband to see their child? Is that legal?

Background: Man and woman are currently married, have a child together, but have been living apart for almost three years. They do not want to be together, but haven't had the money to get a divorce. Man has been paying wife $100 weekly towards the child and her needs (not court ordered). Up until recently, though, man has informed her that he will no longer provide payment so he can instead pay for the divorce. Woman gets upset, and now refuses to allow man to see their child.

From my understanding, a father has the same rights as the mother. Or so I thought. Is this legal? What steps can he take?

You are correct, married father and mother have equal rights.
She isn't required to obey your requests, neither are you required to obey hers.
So, unless you go to court, start a divorce action, she can keep you at bay.
So, start your legal divorce action.
As part of the process you can include a temporary visitation order.
Start researching,or hire a lawyer.
It's too involved to do on this little website.
I've pointed you in the right direction below.


In your state, you can do your own divorce, very cheaply.
You don't need a lawyer.
It's easier if you have a lawyer.
Here, read through these:

http://courts.mi.gov/self-help/center/Pages/default.aspx


http://michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-tools/family/i-need-divorce-and-i-have-children




http://www.michbar.org/generalinfo/libraries/familylaw.cfm




http://www.divorcenet.com/resources/filing-for-divorce/michigan.htm


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