Paternity in Florida: Secure Your Child's Rights and Your Future

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In Florida, establishing paternity is essential when parents are unmarried at the time of a child's birth. Without legal paternity, a child could miss out on crucial rights and benefits, including:

• 🏥 Health insurance coverage

• 💰 Financial support

• 🏛️ Inheritance rights

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For parents, paternity provides legal clarity on:

• 🤝 Parental responsibilities

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Child custody and visitation

• 📊 Support obligations

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Key Updates to Florida Paternity Laws

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Florida's paternity laws were significantly modernized with the passage of House Bill 775 in 2023, bringing:

• ⚖️ Greater fairness for unwed fathers

• 👨‍👦 Enhanced opportunities for fathers to participate in their children's lives

• 🔄 A balanced approach to assigning parental rights and responsibilities

These updates ensure unwed fathers who establish legal paternity can actively engage in their child's upbringing while meeting their obligations.

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 Why Establish Paternity?

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Paternity isn't just about financial support—it's about securing a stable future for your child and ensuring your rights as a parent are recognized.

💡 Did You Know? Establishing paternity can be done through:

• 📝 A Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity form

• 🧬 DNA testing ordered by the court

• ⚖️ A formal paternity action filed in court

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How We Can Help

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At JLP Legal, we are experienced in navigating Florida's paternity laws. Whether you're a father seeking to establish rights or a mother advocating for support, we’re here to:

• 🧾 Handle all legal filings and paperwork

• 💬 Offer personalized advice tailored to your situation

• 💼 Represent you in negotiations or court proceedings

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Take the First Step Today

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Paternity is about securing rights, responsibilities, and opportunities—for you and your child. Don’t delay taking action.

📱 Contact us now to schedule a consultation and let us guide you through this critical process.

👉 Your family’s future starts here.

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