Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
long-arm statute and conception
My question is: how does a court prove they have jurisdiction over a baby born out of state? How do they prove the baby was conceived in their state?
The situation is: I lived in Florida, dated a man, became pregnant, and moved out of state before the baby was born. However, during the time I was ovulating/able to conceive, we spent 2 nights and 2 days in a 3rd state. He is trying to prove FL has jurisdiction but most likely the baby wasn't conceived there but we did have sex in FL before and after our trip. Will they be able to hold the jurisdiction in Florida?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: long-arm statute and conception
If dad lives in Florida and the child lived here within the past 6 months, Florida can have jurisdiction. If this doesn't apply, other factors may apply that will also give dad Florida jurisdiction.
Re: long-arm statute and conception
Most likely not. Are you currently living in Massachusetts with the Child? Has the Child been living in Massachusetts for the past six months?
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