If my name is on the birth certificate, are my parental rights secure?

Not fully. Being listed creates a presumption of paternity (Statute 742.10), but it does not guarantee timesharing or decision-making rights.

What it provides:

• Presumption of paternity
• Obligation for child support
• Standing to seek rights in court

What it does not guarantee:

• Automatic custody or timesharing
• Protection from paternity challenges

To secure full rights:

• File for a Parenting Plan establishing timesharing and responsibility
• Consider a formal paternity action