Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Ex gf Pregnant

If you are the legal father (on birth certificate or as determined by a paternity suit/test), you are responsible for child support if the mother is the primary caregiver. How much of a payment depends on your income and other resources.

Re: Ex gf Pregnant

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If you are determined to be the father of the child, you will be responsible to pay child support pursuant to the statutory guidelines as set forth in Florida Statutes Chapter 63. The Court will look to the respective income of the parties in determining the amount of child support and to proportion the payment. This amount can be increased when there is a substantial change of circumstances of either of the parties.

Fathering a child carries with it some serious and substantial obligations. Child support is generally paid until the child is at least 18 years of age or becomes emancipated and the obligation should never be taken lightly.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.