Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I am asking on behalf of my son in Bradenton, Fl.
My sons ex-girlfriend gave birth to thier daughter last Sept. Her boyfriend at the time put his name on the birth certificate as the father, even though he is not.
My question is; how does my son go about getting this remidied?
Are there specific forms he can submit to the court to have this changed?
How can he best protect his parental rights?
Would he be required to have a lawyer?
Thank You
JJB
1 Answer from Attorneys
If he wants to assert his parental rights, then he will have to petition the Court. Once he is determined to be the father of the child, assuming the child resides mostly with the mother, he will have to pay child support.
While no one is ever required to retain an attorney, as this is a very important matter, which is not very well suited for one to proceedings on their own, I strongly suggest retaining counsel.
My usual retainer for this type of case is about $2,300.00 (includes Court charged filing fee).
If he opts to proceed without the assistance of counsel, he 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.
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
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