In re MGR

Viviano, J. (dissenting).

*191The majority concludes that the trial court erred by not staying the putative father's paternity action pending resolution of the adoption proceedings and by concluding that the putative father (Allen Brown) was a "do-something" father under MCL 710.39(2). I disagree with both conclusions and, therefore, respectfully dissent.

This case requires us to consider the interplay between two separate laws: the Michigan Adoption Code, MCL 710.21 et seq. , and the Paternity Act, MCL 722.711 et seq. As stated by the majority, this case involves a petition for adoption, filed…