PATERNITY DISPUTES

A paternity dispute issue is a cause of action that involves either the mother wanting to determine who the father is of the child or a father who wants to determine whether or not a child is his biological child.

According to Florida paternity testing laws, paternity can be acknowledged by stipulation or a DNA test can be performed. If a man is found by the Florida Court to be the father, then he has a legal duty to support the child.

At our family law firm, after paternity is established, we will prepare a Paternity Settlement Agreement to decide on timesharing (if any) and determine the amount of child support to be exchanged.