Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

There is not supposed to be a preference between the parents, but in my experience, especially with young children, the Courts tend to favor the mother.

I suggest that within 4 months after the child's birth, you should retain counsel to establish paternity, child custody, and child support

If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Dunedin, with a satellite location in Tampa.

Feel free to Google me.

Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

1587 Main St., Ste. C

Dunedin, FL 34698

Tele. No.: 727/455-6596

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

550 N. Reo St. Ste. 300

Tampa, FL 33609

Tele. No.: 813/810-1500

Mr. Goldstein gave you good advice. However, you did not state is the 3 year old is also his child. If so you need to file immediately for child support and also request a temporary needs for support for yourself. contact my office is you are in the Jacksonville, Florida area.