Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Child Custody

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In Florida you could file a suit to determine paternity and if successful then file for custody. There is probably a similar action in Wisconsin but you would need to ask an attorney there.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Child Custody

Hello:

'just read your post and the one response. I would also ask an atty. up there what there laws are on the subject, including their laws on Notice to father in Adoption cases, serving parties with initial case filings. In fla. if a plaintiff can't find the other side, they must publish Notice of the Action in a business newspaper for four weeks.

If they have a similar requirement, you could keep reviewing their papers if you aren't provided other Notice. Obviously, it would help if you knew what County she is in up there so you could check the Clerk of Court's web site to see if she files a case. 'Hope this helps. Tom Rosenblum