Father’s Rights Attorneys Ft. Lauderdale

It is fairly common for children to be born outside of marriage. If a child is born to unmarried parents, however, there are additional actions that need to be taken before the father of the child can be legally known as such, and subsequently, have the rights and responsibilities that a married father would have. You must first establish paternity, prove your willingness to provide support, and work to develop a parenting plan and time-sharing agreement that is collaborative with the child’s mother.

Our competent Ft. Lauderdale Father’s Rights Attorneys can assist you in going through this legal process and acquire the rights you deserve.

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How the Law Addresses Paternity

There is a level of proof that is needed before one can be recognized as the legal father of a child. There is an automatic assumption when parents are married at the time of birth that they are the child’s legal parents.

For unwed parents, however, it is different. Additional proof is needed in order to prove parentage. If the father is present during birth, then he subsequently signs the birth certificate, such is sufficient proof that he accepted the child as his. If he is unable to sign the birth certificate, acquiring rights as a father will be done through filing an Acknowledgment of Parentage with the Florida courts.

Protecting Your Child

Paternity is important in the matters of child protection. There will be situations wherein the child may need other care or housing provision, whether short or long term, due to domestic violence mental illness, psychological condition, or an inability to care for the child by the mother.

If your parentage has been established, the child will be safe and taken cared for by a caring parent, instead of being removed to state or temporary guardianship. If your rights are also established, you will have the right to act as a representative of your child in order to make sure that they are receiving enough care, despite not being the custodial parent.

Proving or Contesting Paternity?

In parentage case, there are numerous situations where a man may need legal assistance. First is in proving parentage and acquiring rights with regards his child. The opposite of which is contesting parentage. Working with an efficient Ft. Lauderdale paternity attorney will assist you through these matters successfully.

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We can help you if you are in need of assistance in proving or contesting paternity, getting access to your child, or have other legal questions regarding Father’s Rights.

Our Ft. Lauderdale father’s rights attorneys offer our new clients FREE 15-minute phone consultation to discuss how we can work together in attaining your goals.