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In Florida, paternity is governed by Chapter 742, Florida Statutes.  A Petition to Determine Paternity should be filed by a birth mother or father to ask the court to establish paternity, a time-sharing schedule, and/or child support of a minor child or children.  Essentially, this means that you are trying to legally establish who is…

Many unmarried couples who live in Florida wonder whether they have any rights similar to that of married couples.  Sometimes a couple may share a life together but choose not to marry.  Couples who hold themselves out to the public as married, have joint accounts, have children, and share a meaningful life together rightfully want…