Martin County Paternity Attorneys
Protecting Your Parental Rights
When you file to establish paternity, there are several family law issues that must be sorted out before your case can be finalized. If you have minor children, the most significant issues involve them and should be taken seriously. After all, your children are the most important part of your life, and when it comes time to determine who gets custody or how visitation is set up, you deserve to have a say. That’s why you should hire Martin County family lawyers to assist with your Florida Paternity case.
When you contact Treasure Coast Legal, you’ll speak with caring Florida family law attorneys who understand the importance of a father remaining involved with his child’s life long after divorce. If you have concerns about child support payments, custody arrangements, visitation rights, or other family law matters involving your children, contact us for legal support with your father’s rights case.
What Family Law Issues Can We Assist Florida Fathers with?
A family law attorney can help you with many aspects of your child custody or father’s rights case. The attorneys at our Florida law firm are experienced with all types of family law cases, including:
- Custody
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Father’s Rights
- Adoption
- Parenting Plans
- Visitation Rights
No matter what parenting issues or custody problems you are struggling with during your Martin County, St. Lucie County, or Palm Beach County paternity case, we can help you get the best possible outcome. We know your children are important to you, so we’re committed to helping you fight to keep them in your life after your case is final.
Do You Need to Establish Paternity?
If you and your spouse were married when your child was born, your name is likely on the birth certificate. In this case, you don’t have to establish paternity before pursuing custody or visitation since the court considers you to be the legal father.
However, if you were not married when the child was born and you never signed an acknowledgment of paternity separate from the Birth Certificate, you might need to go to court to establish paternity. This is especially important if the child’s other parent refuses to acknowledge you’re the father.
In that case, you can request to take a paternity test. If the results show that you’re the child’s father, the court will likely require you to pay child support, but it will also give you the chance to request custody or visitation rights. A skilled Florida family law lawyer can walk you through the steps of proving paternity and setting up child support and custody arrangements, so call our family law firm today to get started on your paternity case.
What Are Your Financial Responsibilities to Your Family After Divorce?
Separating from your child’s parent doesn’t necessarily end your role as a provider for your family. If you have minor children, you’ll be obligated to continue to support them financially through child support payments, assuming you do not have the majority of timesharing. The amount you can expect to send every month will depend on your income, the cost of raising the child, and Florida’s child support guidelines.
You might also get a court order to pay child support to your child’s parent. The Order may be with the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) as a result of your child’s parent seeking government assistance. This is usually when one parent’s income is higher than the other parent’s, and that person is unlikely to earn enough to become financially independent right away. So, if your child’s parent has not worked in a few years or simply does not earn nearly as much as you, a judge might issue a court order for alimony payments until their income becomes sufficient to support themselves.
Some of the most critical family law matters involve finances, such as timesharing and child support. You might be anxious for answers regarding how much you’ll be expected to pay, so we urge you to contact our Florida law office to speak with a divorce lawyer about your case. We’ll fight to help you get the best outcome regarding child custody, child support, and timesharing, ensuring you and your former spouse reach an agreement that prioritizes the best interests of your children.
We understand that while you want to help support your family, you need the payments to the other parent to be fair and manageable for you. If you’re worried about being ordered to pay an amount you can’t afford, leading to wage garnishment and other consequences when you can’t pay, it’s time to get skilled representation from an attorney who will protect your interests. Call our Stuart, FL law office today to schedule a free consultation with a caring paternity lawyer.
Should You Call Martin County Paternity Lawyers?
If you are going through a divorce or separation in Florida and are concerned that you could lose custody of your children, call Treasure Coast Legal today. Our attorneys can help you establish paternity if necessary, after which we can carefully review other family law matters, such as child support and child custody. You have rights as a father, and our lawyers will protect them on your behalf.
If you’re concerned about the financial aspect of pursuing legal assistance, keep in mind that you have a lot to lose when it comes to your children and custody issues, so you can’t afford not to have a trusted family law attorney on your side. Rest assured that our law office will find a payment option that works for you so you can get the legal representation you deserve as you fight for your rights as a father.
We’ve represented clients throughout Florida, from Palm City and Jensen Beach to Stuart and Port St Lucie. So, no matter where you’re located in this state, you can count on our attorneys to fight for your rights. Call 772-248-9250 today to schedule a free consultation with our Martin County law firm.