Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Ok here is my situation My son and his girlfriend had a child, My son is the main caregiver. His girlfriend comes and goes and is always leaving for one thing or another. She will be gone for days and not call and check on her child. My question is can my son go and get primary custody of his child?
5 Answers from Attorneys
Yes. He needs to file a paternity suit.
Before he can do that, he will need to establish his paternity of the child through the courts. Once his paternity has been established, he can ask the court to order a Parenting Plan that gives him the majority of the time-sharing with the child.
I agree with Mr. Rose.
The Courts no longer use a primary or secondary designation. A parenting plan should be entered awarding him the majority of time with the child.
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He should go and file a paternity suit.
Yes. He has to file a petition to enforce his rights.
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