Paternity

Those who have children out of wedlock often presume that they have a right to parent their children without the court’s say so. If the relationship between the parents ends up on the rocks, however, a father may find his parental rights in jeopardy. That happened in the case of N.D. v. J.B. Background of the case  In this case,…

There are numerous ways to establish paternity in Florida. Not all of them involve DNA testing. One way to establish paternity is by being named as the father on the child’s birth certificate or being married when a child is born. If you are the husband of the pregnant wife, the court will presume you are the father of the…

Several new laws have been passed recently that shift the playing field for fathers. Today, unwed fathers in Florida automatically have parental rights over their children. This is a shift from the past when the Florida courts would automatically assign custody and responsibility rights to mothers. Decisions related to paternity have significant implications for parents and children. If you are…

A number of familial conflicts center on issues related to paternity and who is considered the legal father of a child. To resolve these issues, it is imperative that a father establishes their paternity. By doing so, they, and their children, will be granted a number of important rights.  What Is Paternity?  Paternity is a term that refers to an…