Florida

Fathers rights in Florida are established by law and supported by the courts. Rights for fathers center on 3 important areas: Paternity, custody and child support.

Paternity: If you believe you are the father of a child, and that fact is disputed, you have the right to ask for a paternity test. Paternity is the basis for all legal rights of fathers in Florida, beginning with the law that says the mother cannot put the child up for adoption without your consent.

Custody: Florida fathers rights give you the opportunity to seek custody of your children. The custody may be physical or only legal. Physical custody might mean you have sole custody or joint custody. Legal custody protects your visitation rights. With any level of custody, you are given a say in important matters regarding your kids including how they are raised and educated, what their religious upbringing shall be, and what health care they receive if necessary.

Child Support: In Florida, a father may seek child support from the mother if he has sole or joint physical custody of the children. A financial evaluation will be used to determine if child support payments are made and how much they will be.

Florida fathers rights laws are clear. If you have questions about your rights as a father in Florida, you may want to contact a lawyer with expertise in this field.