Paternity and Father’s Rights

If you are a father to a child but not married to the mother of that child, it is very important for you to be aware of your rights in the State of Florida. According to Florida Law, if you are not married to your child’s mother at the time of the birth of the child your rights may be limited. Even if your name is on the birth certificate, if you are not married to the child’s mother, you may have trouble seeing your child or making decisions about your child’s upbringing. That is why it is essential to establish paternity right away.

Fathers in this situation need to establish their rights through Florida courts. Winston Law, P.A. represents clients on either side of a paternity action. In most cases there is no issue as to who is the biological father of the child. However, formal paternity needs to be established in order to ensure that child support is paid and the father has custody and timesharing rights with the child.

If you are a father who wants to establish a stable parenting plan to see your children, or if you are a mother who has been served with a paternity petition, or are interested in additional information, contact Winston Law, P.A. at susan@winstonlawpa.com or (561) 670-9375.