Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My daughter is 4 yrs old. Her biological father has not been in her life since she was 2. I am only looking for the next step to take. I know this will include speaking with a family law lawyer. I am solely looking for advice and guidance. Her father checks in maybe once every 8-9 months but makes no further communications. I would like to terminate parental rights from him. I feel like as though he he corresponds only when he is told too. We were never married and there is no court ordered child support nor do I wish to ask for any. Please let me know my next step.


Asked on 9/20/14, 5:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

If there has never been a court order you may do anything you wish, but I do not see a basis to termanate paental rights. If you want to place the burden of action on dad, move out of the area.

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Answered on 9/21/14, 4:40 am
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

If you want to terminate his parental rights, this is a complex procedure and for sure you will need a lawyer.

John A. Smitten, Esquire

Carey and Leisure

622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100

Clearwater, FL 33764

Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944

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Answered on 9/21/14, 10:32 am


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