Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Hi. I have a family law question. I will have a baby in a few month. Her father and I split up and he went back to UK. He is a citizen of Great Britain and I am a resident here in Florida, US. Questions I have are:

1. Am I able to put his name on birth certificate without him being present?

2. Am I able to use his last name for the baby? Or am I able to give baby any last name?

3. Is there any chance to claim child support from him considering he is not a citizen or resident of US, and I am also not sure of his physical address in UK?

4. Does he have any legal rights for our child if he's not mentioned on birth certificate?

5. Will it pose me any difficulties if our child does not have my last name (being a single parent)and has any other last name, possibly fathers?

The baby will be born in Florida if that matters.

Thank you


Asked on 1/20/13, 4:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

These answers assume you are not married.

1. no

2. You can use your last name

3. Yes you can go after him for child support.

4. no. Until such time as he enforces them.

5. That is your coice.

Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659.

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Answered on 1/21/13, 3:03 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Before you do anything please sit down with a family law attorney and find out your rights and the process for child support. If I can assist you, please contact my office for an appointment 904-997-1031

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Answered on 1/21/13, 8:08 am


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