Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Child Support Questions

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No, there is no such action as disestablishment of paternity. While there is a presumption that the man on the birth certificate is the legal father of the child, it is not fact under today's law and science. If the woman claims your boyfriend is the father, with today's science, it is easy to prove or disprove the fact by DNA. Frankly, if your boyfriend is the father of the five children, you and he need to have a long talk as he must have some knowledge of this fact or the reasons why it may be possible. If he is found to be the father of the children, he will be responsible to pay child support pursuant to the guidelines. For 5 children, it may be quite costly based on his and her income.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Child Support Questions

Not to worry until some leagl action is taken against him. Then it will be complicated.