Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Who has legal custody of children of parents that are not married?
Asked on 3/19/14, 6:04 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten
Carey and Leisure
Under the Paternity Statute, 744.301, the mother is the presumed natural guardian and has primary custody.
Answered on 3/19/14, 6:39 am
Robert McCall
Law Office of Robert McCall
Mom unless there is a court order stating otherwise.
Answered on 3/19/14, 7:01 am
Gregory Buckley
Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law
When a child is born to parents who are not married, the mother is considered to have "sole custody" of the child. If the father wishes to exercise time-sharing with the child, he will have to legally establish paternity through the courts.
Answered on 3/19/14, 8:56 am