Proof Positive
Many people assume that just because a father's name is on the birth certificate, that he has legal rights and obligations for that child. This is not the case.
Our firm has a positive problem-solving attitude when it comes to family law matters and provides the same high-quality service to mothers and fathers alike where paternity and paternity rights issues are concerned. Get answers, good advice and the dedicated legal representation you deserve by calling or contacting a lawyer at our firm today.
One common misconception we would like to address involves the birth certificate. If you are a father, you need to know that simply having your name listed on the child's birth certificate does not guarantee you any paternity rights. In fact, the only two things that can do that are a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity in writing and signed by both parents, or a court order. Further, if you do not take steps to protect your rights as a father, you my lose them.
Legal action may be necessary for any number of reasons:
- Mothers seeking child support
- Fathers seeking visitation rights
- Establishing legal paternity for purposes of health benefits
Too many people wait until there is a problem to establish legal paternity. Timely legal action can avoid unpaid child support and visitation problems in the future.
In addition to representing women seeking child support and men seeking to establish paternity for purposes of child custody or visitation — our firm represents people who need help with the stepparent adoption process (and the corresponding termination of the biological father's parental rights), and men who have had actions for child support instigated against them by the Florida Department of Revenue.
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Questions about paternity tests, paternity rights or child support? Our firm helps people throughout Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties in Central Florida to resolve questions surrounding paternity rights and the closely related issues of parenting time and support as well.
To schedule an initial consultation with an attorney — call our Winter Park, Florida, law offices directly or contact us online.
