Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: child support

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If the child is his, he is obligated to pay for child support regardless of whether his name is on the birth certificate or not. If he has serious question as to parentage, he can file a Petition to Determine Paternity and the court will order paternity (DNA) testing. If the child is his, he will have to pay support but he will have all rights of a parent including visitation. If the child is not his, then he will not have any obligation for the child.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: child support

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

If the child is his, he is obligated to pay for child support regardless of whether his name is on the birth certificate or not. If he has serious question as to parentage, he can file a Petition to Determine Paternity and the court will order paternity (DNA) testing. If the child is his, he will have to pay support but he will have all rights of a parent including visitation. If the child is not his, then he will not have any obligation for the child.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.