Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I have a case where my pregnant girlfriend moved to West Virginia from Florida and we were still together I was sending money to help buy things for the baby before she was born. A week after my daughter was born my girlfriend broke up with me and denies me access to hear or skype with my daughter, also her parents told her not to put me on the Birth Cert because the baby wouldn't receive NAVY insurance, isn't that insurance fraud. I could really use help and don't know where to start to get my daughter. I have a job and my daughter's mother doesn't..


Asked on 3/07/11, 8:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

How long has the child been residing in W. Virginia? How long was the child residing in Florida? Where was the child born?

You can and should pursue a Petition to Establish Paternity.

My usual retainer for this type of case is about $2,300.00, which includes the Court charged filing fee.

If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Dunedin, with a satellite location in Tampa.

Feel free to Google me.

Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein

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Answered on 3/08/11, 3:21 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Mr.Goldstein is correct in his advice. I advise you to obtain the services of an attorney otherwise you may end up just paying child support and no rights to visitation.

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Answered on 3/08/11, 7:40 am


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