Modern society seems to put a lot more emphasis on the role of a mother's support and affection than a father's love. Although custody determinations in Florida generally don't consider the gender of the parents, internal bias could influence some people to think that...
Paternity
The right parenting plan makes a difference for families
It can be hard to raise a child between homes. Whether you were married before and got a divorce or you and your child’s other parent have never been an official couple, the reality remains that having a child you both have to raise can be complex. You both have to...
Is the child yours? You can find out
As an unmarried couple, it’s easy for you and your partner to separate. You don’t have to go through all the legal challenges you would if you were married, making it easy to walk away if things aren’t working out. That’s what you did when you and your girlfriend were...
Get a DNA test if you’re a potential father of a child
As a father, it’s important that you have the right to see your children and to care for them. You deserve to be a part of their lives as they grow. You also have a responsibility to provide for them. To do that, you’ll need to establish your parental rights. If you...
Reaping the rewards of a successful paternity claim
You have an informal agreement with the mother of your child on visitation, and everything is working out. There hasn’t been a need for testing so far, and you don’t see a need to change now. But establishing paternity might provide significant bonuses for you and...