Paternity

If a child is born to unmarried parents in the State of Florida, the mother is considered the child's natural guardian, however the father may not have rights until they are established by filing a case for paternity.

After establishing paternal rights, an unmarried father can establish time sharing and parental responsibility rights.

Florida’s recent law change means that the courts now start with the rebuttable presumption that equal timesharing is in the best interests of the child.

Contact Cody Law to discuss what steps can be taken to establish parental rights for the unwed father.