Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Having a baby and not married

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Dad's name should be put on the birth certificate. Nothing need be done to ensure that the father has the same legal rights as the law already provides that. You should be sure to list dad on all paperwork including enrollment forms when the child goes to school later on.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Having a baby and not married

I agree with the previous attorney's answer and suggest another avenue would be to enroll the boyfriend on Florida's Putative Father Registry established by Fla Statute Sec. 63.022.