Legal Opinion

Pecoraro v. Rostagno-Wallat

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided January 18, 2011No. Docket Nos. 293355 and 293445PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtZahra, J.

In these consolidated appeals by leave granted,1 Jeffrey C. Wallat and his spouse, Gina Rostagno-Wallat, (collectively referred to as “the Wallats”) appeal an order issued by the Wayne Circuit Court which, among other things, enforces an order of filiation issued by a New York court. The order of filiation declared Anthony Pecoraro to be the father of a child conceived and born to Rostagno-Wallat during her marriage to Wallat. On appeal, we must decide whether Pecoraro has standing to bring suit to establish paternity in Michigan. We must also consider whether the Full Faith and Credit Clause…

2Cases cited16 opinions

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  2. Underwriters National Assurance Co. v. North Carolina Life & Accident & Health Insurance Guaranty Ass'nSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
  3. Jeffrey v. Rapid American Corp.Michigan Supreme Court · 1995
  4. Girard v. WagenmakerMichigan Supreme Court · 1991
  5. In Re KHMichigan Supreme Court · 2004

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