custody rights - establishing paternity

Custody Rights for the Unwed Father

How an unwed Father gets custody rights over his child born out of wedlock? Part 1 of 3.

In Florida, the mother automatically has legal custody of a child born out of wedlock. Naming the father on the birth certificate does not grant them any custody rights in the State of Florida. So, where does that leave the unwed father?

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modification of a child custody order

Child Custody Modification

Florida Statute states: A determination of parental responsibility, a parenting plan, or a time-sharing schedule may not be modified without a showing of a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances and a determination that the modification of child custody is in the best interests of the child.

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