Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
In florida if you are not married do you both have the same legal rights to the children. Or does the mother have the rights?
Asked on 11/25/13, 10:30 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Buckley
Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law
In Florida, the mother of a child born out of wedlock is considered to have sole custody of the child until further order of the court,
Answered on 11/25/13, 11:17 am
Robert McCall
Law Office of Robert McCall
I agree with Mr. Buckley, Father has no rights until a court says otherwise.
Answered on 11/25/13, 1:23 pm
John Smitten
Carey and Leisure
Agree, if not married the mother as natural guardian has full custody until a court says otherwise.
Answered on 11/29/13, 3:56 am