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MI SB1201
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Paternity Act to replace references to "Family Independence Agency" with "Department of Human Services" throughout.
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Removes a provision allowing children born between August 15, 1984 and June 2, 1986 to bring paternity actions before January 1, 1995.
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Adds new Section 7c allowing a putative father to obtain an order of filiation if the mother defaults by failing to file a responsive pleading, particularly in cases involving adoption proceedings or adoption code stays.
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Permits courts to award custody to the putative father without requiring the mother to move to set aside the default, unless the court finds reasonable likelihood of harm to the child.
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Takes effect only if Senate Bills 1200 and 1202 from the 95th Legislature are also enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Family law; paternity; failure of mother to contest paternity claim by putative father; provide for entry of order of filiation. Amends sec. 4 of 1956 PA 205 (MCL 722.714) & adds sec. 7c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1200'10, SB 1202'10
Children, parental rights
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Families And Human Services
3/3/2010