Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.730 (2026)

Paternity act; short title.

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THE PATERNITY ACT

Act 205 of 1956

722.730 Paternity act; short title.

Sec. 20.

This act shall be known and may be cited as "The paternity act".

History: 1956, Act 205, Eff. Aug. 11, 1956

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1998–2025 · leading case: In re Dawson, 591 N.W.2d 433 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998).

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In re Dawson, 591 N.W.2d 433 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998). “…this Court in Ballard . Accordingly, we are not bound to follow Ballard . Affirmed. MCL 722.711; MSA 25.491 through MCL 722.730; MSA 25.510.”

In Re Dawson, 591 N.W.2d 433 (Mich. Ct. App. 1999). “…. Accordingly, we are not bound to follow Ballard . Affirmed. NOTES [1] MCL 722.711; MSA 25.491 through M.C.L. § 722.730; MSA 25.510.”

Ryan Price v. Renee Cassata (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “711 to MCL 722.730].” MCL 722.1004. Indeed, a “child who is the 3 In pertinent part, MCL 722.”

Paul E Debono v. Casey C Cummins (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “Plaintiff filed an action under the Paternity Act, MCL 722.730 et seq.1 Plaintiff sought equal parenting time and joint legal and physical custody.”

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