It is important for men and fathers to understand Florida's laws concerning paternity. This includes your paternity rights and how it impacts your relationship with your child or children. In Florida, when the mother and father of a child are unmarried, they can voluntarily sign a declaration o...
Since the mother automatically receives sole custody at the birth of the child, many fathers feel that these laws are unfair. In these circumstances, the father does not have the legal right to visit the child. However, the same law also prevents unmarried mothers from applying for family allo...
He has acknowledged his paternity in writing, if unmarried Any person lawfully entitled to the custody of the child The court, if the person with parental rights doesn’t have authority to consent An adoptee if they are at least 12 years old ...