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MI HB6093
Bill
Status
12/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Brown
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AI Summary
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Amends the Revocation of Paternity Act (2012 PA 159) regarding jurisdiction and procedures for paternity actions in Michigan circuit courts.
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Establishes that courts may refuse to set aside paternity determinations if doing so would not be in the child's best interests, requiring consideration of factors including the father-child relationship length, child's age, potential harm, and estoppel based on the presumed father's conduct.
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Requires parties to participate in blood, tissue typing, or DNA testing to assist courts in paternity determinations, though results are not binding on the court's decision.
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Allows courts to order persons filing paternity actions to post security or assurances for costs and attorney fees, and permits discretionary award of reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party.
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Extends the deadline for common law actions to set aside paternity determinations or establish out-of-wedlock status until June 12, 2014, and prohibits such actions by alleged fathers convicted of criminal sexual conduct or when the child is subject to pending parental rights termination proceedings.
Legislative Description
Family law; paternity; reference to the surrogate parenting act; remove. Amends sec. 13 of 2012 PA 159 (MCL 722.1443). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6092'12
Children, parental rights
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 12/13/2012
12/27/2012