Florida Children's & Fathers' Legal Rights Lawyers

Having a child does not automatically give a father parental rights if he is not married to the mother. Establishing paternity is necessary in order to give rights to the father or to the children. With over 10 years of experience practicing family law in Florida, our attorneys at the law office of Dunlop, Dunlop, & Dunlop, P.A. represent individuals wishing to establish paternity. Contact our Orlando visitation rights attorneys for a consultation to discuss your rights or your child's rights.

Rights of the Child

Children have the right to be supported by their parents whether the parents are married, divorced, or have never been married. Establishing paternity can be very beneficial to a child. It allows a child born to unmarried parents to have the same benefits as a child with married parents, including:

• Knowledge of the identity of both parents
• Benefits from the father's medical, dental, or life insurance
• Family medical history is known to give to health professionals
• The father's name on the birth certificate
• Financial support (child support, Social Security, veteran benefits, other allowances)

Rights of the Father

Under Florida fathers' laws, a father is not automatically entitled to may rights unless paternity is first established. Although the Florida Department of Revenue can establish paternity for child support purposes, this does not give parental rights to the father. These rights can be given to the father through a paternity agreement or court paternity action. If paternity is established, the father will have legal father rights, including the right to:

• Seek a court order for visitation rights
• Request a change or modification in custody
• Request child support if he has custody of the child
• Assist in important legal decisions regarding the child

Our firm is very skilled representing individuals in paternity actions. If you want to be entitled to parental rights or would like your child to have added rights and benefits, we can assist you. Contact our Florida children's and legal fathers' rights lawyers by calling (407) 628-4300.

Dunlop, Dunlop & Dunlop, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
Suite A
301 North Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 628-4300
Fax: (407) 628-4345
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