Paternity

Childbirth is cause for celebration, and many fathers look forward to the time they will be able to spend with their new child. When they hold that tiny bundle in their arms, images of watching their child grow flash through the father’s mind. The man understands that...

Unmarried fathers have certain legal protections in Florida. However, those protections are not automatic like the protections extended to mothers and married fathers. Unmarried dads in Florida usually need to add their names to the birth certificates of their...

Some men have a far easier time than others remaining actively involved in the lives of their children. Fathers married to the mother of their children automatically have parental rights much in line with the rights that the mother has after giving birth. On the other...

Florida fathers play an important role in the lives of their children. This is the case regardless of if they are married or not. However, from a legal standpoint, fathers have unique rights depending on whether they are wed to their child’s mother.  In Florida, the...

A former partner comes to you and gives you a surprise: They have a child and they claim that it is yours. They want you to pay child support.  You didn’t even know they had a child, so you’re naturally a bit wary. Yes, the two of you were together in the past, but...

More dads than ever want to play a meaningful role in the care and upbringing of their children. When married to the mother at the time of birth, dads are presumed to be the father and automatically acquire parental rights. Unfortunately, establishing and protecting...

A parenting plan or time-sharing plan is a crucial document for divorcing or separating parents in Florida. The details included in a parenting plan establish the rights and obligations of each parent to the children and to each other. Parents can potentially have the...