Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

earlier this year i took a paternity test that stated i was the father of a year and six month daughter. My ex-girlfriend and i have agreed to take things slow for me to enter her life for i have not been there and am a stranger nearly. She has recently married and is now having second though's of having me in our daughters life, i was wondering what steps shall i take to have my full legal parental rights established so i may be in my daughters life?


Asked on 5/03/14, 11:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

If your name is not on your girl's birth certificate you will have to file an action in court to determine paternity. You can then request DNA testing and establish paternity. Be mindful that once your paternity is established you will have not only rights but also duties. You will have to participate to the support and decision with respect to your daughter.

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Sincerely yours,

Daniel Lenghea

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Answered on 5/03/14, 10:07 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

If your name is not on the birth certificatte then you have to petition the court to establish your parental rights.

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Answered on 5/04/14, 7:19 am


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