Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I live in Florida. I have a 2 year old little girl. Her father and I just recently broke up and he is threatening to take her from me and move out of state. i need to know my rights. I am working 40 hrs a week and I can provide for her just as well as he can. Please help
1 Answer from Attorneys
You would be advised to sit down with an attorney in your area to specifically understand your rights. Generally, realize that if you were married, then there are no paternity issues, but if you have never been married, then a Court order has never been in place saying the father is "the father". That would mean that the court has not addressed the issue of his parental rights, if any.
You will need to address the issue of paternity, child timesharing, and child support in court. Not for you, but for your child. Once you file in court, he will be barred from removing the child out of State because of a specific Florida child relocation statute. Good luck!
Christian Denmon
Tampa Divorce Attorney