Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I am currently in Houston with my family while pregnant. The father of the child would like me to move to Florida to be with him and try to have a family. While I would like to try to do that I am worried about him not being able to commit to me and then being stuck in Florida without any help. He has agreed that if we were to break up that I have the option to leave. Would we need to just get an agreement typed and notarized, or will we need to have a legal document done by a lawyer? And also if I could still have any flaws with this being done. And to add why it would be difficult for the courts to agree to me leaving after the birth of the child, the father has a daughter in Florida already.


Asked on 6/01/16, 2:38 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

While relocation would be legally permitted since you are not married, I would advise getting a signed and notarized agreement. You would also be entitled to child support.

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Answered on 6/01/16, 2:43 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

If you move here, and his name is on the birth certificate, he can file a Petition for Paternity with rights of visitation. You might make it out of the state, but your child will not.

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Answered on 6/01/16, 3:22 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

I agree with Ms. Becude.

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Answered on 6/03/16, 2:20 am


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