Category: Parental Rights

Paternity and time-sharing determine who is legally recognized as a child’s parent and how parenting time is divided in Florida. Once paternity is established, parents can assert legal rights and responsibilities, including time-sharing, decision-making authority, and child support. If you have questions about paternity or parenting time, the process...

Fathers play an equally important role in their children’s lives as mothers do. Yet many fathers in Florida worry their parental rights won’t be treated fairly, especially when custody, visitation, or child support decisions are on the line. Fortunately, Florida law has evolved to recognize both parents’ rights more equally than in...