Sprenger v. Bickle

At a time when too many fathers are running from their parental responsibilities, plaintiff in this case is running toward his.1 He seeks to affirm, under the Paternity Act, MCL 722.711 et seq., his parentage of the minor child. Specifically, he requests genetic testing to establish paternity, joint physical custody of the child (including specified parenting time for plaintiff and defendant), and a determination of support in accordance with the Michigan Child Support Formula.

The trial court dismissed plaintiffs complaint for lack of standing, and the majority affirms. I agree with the…