This post serves to conclude and recap my discussion on the handling of paternity disputes in Melbourne, Florida. I felt it necessary to write on this topic due to the fact that parents often find themselves in a frustrating situation when parentage is at dispute. This frustration stems from the fact that the rights and obligations of each parent are limited until an order of paternity is issued. The goal of my last Read More

This is the next article in my series on the handling of Melbourne, Florida family law cases which involve a paternity dispute. My last post discussed the determination of custody after paternity is established. It is important that parents retain a qualified attorney to assist them with litigating such matters. Counsel can assist with making sure that one’s evidence is properly presented. In this article I will Read More

This is the next post in my series on the handling of Melbourne, Florida family law cases which involve a paternity dispute. My last article discussed the process of establishing paternity. It is important to understand that it is in the interests of each parent to establish parentage as soon as possible. Doing so will make it more likely that the father will have a meaningful relationship with his child. Doing so Read More

This is the next post in my series on the handling of Melbourne, Florida family law cases which involve a paternity dispute. My last article discussed the importance of obtaining a paternity order. It is important to understand that, until paternity is established, a father will have no right to visit with a child or to be involved in the decision making process. It is also important to understand that the lack of an Read More

This is the first post in a series which will discuss the handling of Melbourne, Florida family law cases which involve a paternity dispute. I am writing on this topic due to the fact that the lack of a paternity order can lead to several problems between parents. These problems can lead to the parents engaging in “self help” (such as a refusal to return the child or the refusal to allow visitation) which is Read More