Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

In Florida a man raped a woman, he took a plea of 10 years in prison. There was a child conceived by the rape. The rapist/father found out about the child and has petitioned the court for paternity. The rape happened in Tallahassee Fla and the mother moved to Pensacola Fla. Which court has jurisdiction to hear the case? Can the mother be forced to take the child to the prison to see the rapist/father? can the mother be forced to reveal her address and phone number even though the man has been convicted of raping her? what case laws and statutes can I use to support the answers?


Asked on 4/04/15, 12:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jennifer Jacobs Law Offices of Jennifer A. Jacobs, LLC

The court where the child has resided for the last 6 months has jurisdiction. Florida statutes 39.806(m) makes conception of a child as a result of sexual battery legal grounds for termination of parental rights.

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Answered on 4/06/15, 8:18 am


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