Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

i have a four year old son. His father has not had contact with him since he was 18 days old. Is there a way to go for child support for my son but not let the father have visitation? as of right now the father is not on the birth cert.


Asked on 11/25/13, 9:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

yes you can do that file a petition for support only and a declaration of paternity, no visitation.

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Answered on 11/25/13, 10:57 am
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

You can file for support only but that opens the matter up for the Father to demand visitation. Unless you have very good reasons to deny visitation the court usually will grant.

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Answered on 11/25/13, 1:24 pm


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