Paternity Law in Michigan

This page covers paternity law as it applies in Michigan — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern paternity in Michigan

Michigan state law

CHILDREN › CHILD CUSTODY ACT OF 1970 MI 722 § 722.27
Cited in 203 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHILDREN › THE PATERNITY ACT MI 722 § 722.711
Cited in 115 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHILDREN › THE PATERNITY ACT MI 722 § 722.714
Cited in 66 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHILDREN › CHILD CUSTODY ACT OF 1970 MI 722 § 722.27b
Cited in 44 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Chapter 710 › PROBATE CODE OF 1939 › Chapter X — MICHIGAN ADOPTION CODE MI 710 § 710.51
Cited in 39 court decisions on this topic's terms.
CHILDREN › THE PATERNITY ACT MI 722 § 722.716
Cited in 37 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Michigan.

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Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
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Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
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Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

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