Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Can Dcf involve a man in the case plan and visits to a child that is in foster care even though he is not on the birth certificate. We are married but have been separated. There is a chance he is the father but it's not 100% shouldn't there be a paternity test done before he can be involved with the child??


Asked on 9/01/16, 10:43 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

Yes they can they can do that. However make sure the DNA testing gets done promptly.

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Answered on 9/02/16, 4:12 am
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

What's to stop them (DCF) from behaving in this fashion ? They have gestapo powers and very few Judges will attempt to overrule DCF.

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Answered on 9/02/16, 5:04 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I would suggest that you present them with the birth certificate. However, if you were married to this man at the time you had this child, then legally he is obligated to pay child support and can have visitation rights. However, if you had this child prior to your marriage to this gentleman, then present the birth certificate. This could be very confusing for the child. Also please contact an attorney at the Legal Aid facility in your area for help in this matter.

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Answered on 9/02/16, 7:39 am


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