Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Florida

Rights on getting someone pregnant

My so got his gf pregnant & doesn't have a job. Until he gets one what is his rights as a father? If he can't afford to pay now what should he do & what is his rights now?


Asked on 11/17/08, 2:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Rights on getting someone pregnant

He has no rights now under Florida law. Until a court order is issued declaring him the legal father, he has no right to visitation or custody. He should speak with a lawyer regarding filing a paternity case to establish his rights. Of course, when he does this, he'll be ordered to pay child support (unless he becomes the primary parent), but if he doesn't establish child support, the mother will probably file soon, anyway.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 4:36 pm


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