Top 5 Paternity Mistakes To Avoid in Florida by The Dixon Law Firm
If you are a father in Florida looking to establish paternity, it is important that you understand the law and your rights. Unfortunately, there are many common mistakes that fathers make when navigating the paternity process. Today, we’re going to discuss five of the most common mistakes made by fathers in Florida and how to avoid them.
1. Not Knowing Your Rights
– One of the biggest mistakes that fathers can make is not knowing their rights when it comes to paternity issues. Fathers have the right to request a DNA test if they do not believe they are the biological parent of a child or if they want to be legally recognized as the child’s father. Fathers also have the right to pursue custody or visitation arrangements with their children, even if they are not married to the mother. It is important for fathers to know their rights before pursuing any legal action regarding paternity.
2. Not Knowing Your Responsibilities
– Along with knowing your rights come responsibilities, such as providing financial support for your children and remaining involved in their lives. Even if you’re not married to the mother of your children, you still have an obligation to provide financial support for them and maintain a close relationship with them.
3. Not Consulting With A Lawyer
– It is highly recommended that any father who is attempting to establish paternity consults with a lawyer first before taking any action on his own behalf. A qualified lawyer can help guide you through the process and ensure that all paperwork is properly prepared and submitted so that your paternity claim does not get denied due to technicalities or errors on your part.
4. Ignoring Court Orders
– If you receive court orders related to paternity issues, such as an order requiring DNA testing or an order requiring child support payments, it is important that you follow these orders promptly and accurately. Failing to follow court orders can result in serious consequences such as fines or jail time so it is important that you take these orders seriously and comply with them fully.
5. Refusing To Negotiate
– Finally, another common mistake made by fathers is refusing to negotiate when it comes time to set up custody or visitation arrangements for their children or decide on how much child support will be paid each month. When discussing matters related to parenting time and finances, be sure that both parties are open-minded and willing to compromise so everyone can reach an agreement that works best for everyone involved—especially the children!
Establishing paternity can be complicated but by understanding your rights, knowing your responsibilities, consulting with a lawyer, following court orders carefully, and being open-minded during negotiations—you can ensure a smooth process from start-to-finish! The Dixon Law Firm has years of experience helping fathers in Florida establish paternity without costly mistakes being made along the way so don’t hesitate.
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