Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I am an unmarried legal father of a ten month old daughter. In september '11 my lawyer filed a motion for paternity. In november I had my only appearance in front of the judge for the matter. We appeared for a visitation hearing and I was granted TEMPORARY visitation under the standard shared parenting program when neither party disputed paternity. The child support/custody/visitation matter was scheduled for mediation. In the interum, an over the counter DNA test revealed I am not the father. My lawyer filed a motion for DNA testing with the court and her lawyer entered a response agreeing to it (I believe). If the results come back the same, what are the chances I can get relieved from the responsibility of paternity and child support? The case has not been finalized as we havent been to court for anything other than temporary visitation. Does the fact that I signed the birth certificate or established paternity and support through the DOR change anything?


Asked on 2/06/12, 12:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

These are questions you need to ask your attorney. However, if the DNA states that you ARE NOT the father then you can have your name removed from the birth certificate and you are not responsible for the care of this child.

Read more
Answered on 2/06/12, 12:53 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Florida