The responsibilities of bearing and raising a child do not always take place among married individuals. In our modern culture, it is increasingly common for unmarried couples to have children. In these situations, some fathers may have concerns regarding their parenting rights and unfortunately sometimes the fathers rights to parent or see his child may be challenged by the other parent. Under these circumstances, it is imperative that the father establish paternity in accordance with Florida law. Without establishing paternity, the father’s rights as a parent are unprotected and mostly nonexistent.
There are numerous ways to establish paternity in Florida. The most effective and efficient way to establish paternity is dependent upon the specific facts of each case.
It is important to note that in some cases the ease in which a parent sufficiently establishes paternity is impacted by how quickly that parent takes the necessary steps to file the proper paperwork with the court.
This is because in situations where the father has not established his paternity, the mother is considered to be the sole custodian of the child and therefore may leave the state with the child without obtaining the father’s consent or even notifying the father. Until the father establishes his paternity and an order is entered by the court, the court cannot order the mother to return to the state with the child.
We at Estefano Law, PA have been practicing law and assisting Florida couples for more than 25 years through all sorts of paternity-related issues. Establishing paternity can be complex and it can result in serious ramifications for the mother and father. When dealing with issues involving paternity, we advise consulting Estefano Law, P.A. so that you understand your rights and responsibilities and so that you are made aware of different ways that paternity may be able to be established.
Mrs. Estefano has been practicing law for over 15 years in the areas of family and marital law, intellectual property law, and real estate. Delaila is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, member of the Florida Bar, and Federal Bar for the Southern District of Florida. She is the managing partner of a boutique law firm located in Miami, Florida that provides legal representation in a dedicated and personalized manner.
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