Category Archives: Parental Rights
Paternity and Florida’s Putative Father Registry
Unmarried biological fathers of children in Florida may wish to preserve their rights to give notice and consent in the event of an adoption, to file a claim of paternity, and to be able to have a voice in making major decisions for their children. However, retaining these rights is not always simple, especially… Read More »
What Is Required for the Termination of Parental Rights in Florida?
The termination of parental rights can be an emotionally charged process. It may be undertaken for several reasons, ranging from permitting others to adopt the children, to protecting children from egregious or abusive conditions. There are numerous grounds for the termination of the parental rights in Florida, each with embedded requirements within them. Here… Read More »
When the Child isn’t His: Disestablishing Paternity in Boca Raton
Paternity is the legal process that establishes a child’s biological father, thus giving him parental rights to the child. Establishing paternity provides valuable protections to both parents and child. For parents, they are able to petition the court for child support and child custody. For the child, they receive not only financial and medical… Read More »
Modern Family Star in Legal Dispute over Frozen Embryos
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara and her ex-fiancée are in the midst of a legal dispute over the fate of frozen embryos the couple banked during their relationship. Vergara’s ex-fiancée wants to have the embryo’s implanted using a surrogate. Vergara, who is currently engaged, opposes use of the embryos and wants them to remain… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Florida
The majority of children are born to two parents who ready and willing to care for their child, whether the couple is in a committed relationship or not. But in some cases the biological father refuses to acknowledge the child, while in others, the mother is the one who refuses to make the acknowledgement…. Read More »
