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...
ESTABLISHING PATERNITY UNDER FLORIDA LAW
HOW IS PATERNITY DETERMINED IN FLORIDA? If a mother is married, the mother's husband at birth is the legal father of the child. If the mother is unmarried when the child is born, but later marries the child's father, the husband becomes the legal father. But if the child is...
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...