Paternity Actions In Miami, Florida

Many parents officially acknowledge paternity when their child is born. But this does not mean that things are always this simple. In some cases, there can be significant questions about paternity on either side. It is very important to consider various paternity actions and the legal steps needed to make an official designation.

Here at Jeffrey Law, PA, our experienced Miami lawyers can help. Head attorney Robert S. Jeffrey brings years of experience and a track record of success to every case. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Avvo and Martindale-Hubbell. Together, our team offers boutique services and personalized attention in every case, and we can provide legal guidance and assistance at such a critical time. Call today for a consultation.

Establishing Paternity

In some cases, a paternity action may be necessary simply to declare that someone is a child’s parent. For instance, maybe a father wants to spend time with his child and develop a relationship, but the mother claims that he is not the parent. A DNA test may be necessary to establish paternity so that his official custody rights can be addressed.

Contested Paternity

In other cases, someone may contest that they are not actually a child’s parent. This sometimes happens with child support issues. The mother may claim that a certain individual is the father and should be liable for paying monthly support, but the man may claim that he is not actually the parent and should have no such financial obligation. Once again, a DNA test may be used to determine paternity, and then the court can work to figure out a child support order.

Setting Up A Parenting Plan

One key step that parents need to take when they are going to be co-parenting is to create a parenting plan. This goes along with their child custody schedule. They must address both physical custody, or time with the child, and legal custody, or the ability to make important decisions on the child’s behalf. When there are disputes about parental rights or fathers’ rights, paternity actions may be used to work toward a viable solution.

Call For A Consultation

No matter which side of this equation you are on, our experienced team can help with paternity actions in Miami. Call us at 305-703-0702 or use the online contact form to set up your initial consultation today.