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Voluntary Establishment of Paternity

The easiest way to establish the paternity of a child is through voluntary acknowledgement by the mother and father. Both parties must sign what is called a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form.The form specifically states that both the birth mother and the specifically identified putative father (or presumed father) freely and voluntarily acknowledge that the man is the true father of the child.A Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity does not take full force and effect for a period of 60 days after both parties sign the instrument. During this time period, either the mother or father can withdraw a signature and acknowledgement of paternity.Once the 60 day time period passes, the acknowledgement of paternity is final. After this time period, it is very difficult to get this acknowledgment of paternity set aside. In fact, if a party wants to revoke a paternity acknowledgement after this time period, a court order is necessary. Obtaining a court order requires a demonstration that the acknowledgement was signed by a party because of fraud or extreme force.Courts in Florida are always reluctant to set aside a paternity determination. Stability of familial relationships and permanency is considered to be in the best interests of a minor child, according to Florida law and court decisions.

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When a married woman gives birth, Florida law assumes that the child’s father is the mother’s husband. In the absence of a marriage between a man and a woman, however, there exists no presumption that a particular man is the father of a baby according to Florida paternity law. Consequently, when a single woman gives birth, the paternity of a child must be established.

Do I Need a Defense Lawyer When I’m Charged With a Crime?

Absolutely! Here’s why…

Have you been arrested and accused of a crime in Miami-Dade or Palm Beach County? How you react after your arrest can have a significant impact on your case, so it is critical that you understand your options and proceed with caution. Read on to learn more about the role that a defense lawyer plays and how your case could be damaged without one.

Joint Custody and the Holidays: 7 Tips for Divorced Parents.

How you can keep the most wonderful time of the year truly wonderful for you and your kids.

The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. But for divorced parents who are forced to split the time they spend with their children with their ex, it can be even more so. While there are millions of divorced people in the United States, sharing custody with an ex-spouse can be difficult, especially during the holidays. And it’s not just about the time or the special moments like waking up on Christmas morning or lighting the menorah, there’s also the issue of gifts, vacation, travel, new traditions and new partners.

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Going through a divorce? What you need to be doing immediately.

So you’re going through a divorce….. Never did you imagine that you’d be going down this road. You thought that it would last forever. You may be overwhelmed with emotions. When the unexpected becomes your reality, when counseling hasn’t seemed to help, sometimes getting a divorce is your only option. When considering whether to get a divorce, it is especially important to take your time in making your decision to ensure that this is really the best decision for YOU. If it is you need to be ensured you have divorce with power.

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You love your children, and you want to do your best to support them financially, even when you are no longer with the other parent. However, due to many circumstances, such as health or financial difficulty, it often means that it is not feasible to continue with your current arrangement with the courts. It might be helpful to seek modification of the court order.