Paternity
Establishing parentage unlocks timesharing, decision-making, and support — and for unmarried fathers, it’s the gate to Florida’s 50/50 presumption.
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Paternity is about legally establishing who a child’s parents are, which unlocks timesharing, decision-making, and support. It matters most in a way many parents don’t expect:
Whether you’re a father establishing rights or a mother seeking support and stability, we handle paternity actions, DNA testing questions, and the parenting plan that follows. See our guides on paternity testing and unmarried fathers’ rights.
Straight answers
Does an unmarried father have automatic rights?
Not until paternity is established. Until then, the 2023 50/50 timesharing presumption doesn’t automatically apply to him.
What does paternity actually establish?
Legal parentage — which is the foundation for timesharing, parental responsibility, and child support.
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