The Short Answer: No. It's one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions we hear from parents facing difficult family situations: "If I sign away my parental rights, do I still have to pay child support?" The answer, in almost every case, is no. Simply giving up your parental rights does...
When Birth Certificates and DNA Tests Don’t Match: Who is the Father Under Florida Law?
It sounds simple: if a DNA test proves a man isn’t the biological father, he’s off the hook, right? Not so fast. In Florida, paternity isn’t determined by DNA alone. If a man is listed as the father on a child’s birth certificate, he has already signed an Acknowledgment of...
PATERNITY IN A NUTSHELL: EVERYTHING YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D NEED TO KNOW
Florida Paternity Laws Paternity laws vary by state, so here's a breakdown of common questions regarding paternity in Florida: Children Born Outside of Wedlock The mother has primary custody until a court establishes the father. She can leave the state before a paternity order. The alleged father has no...
PATERNITY IN A NUTSHELL
Paternity laws vary from state to state making it difficult for parents to know what to expect. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Florida paternity laws. I CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE MARRIAGE The Mother is the natural guardian of a child born out of wedlock and is...