Parental Rights for Fathers in Florida

by Sherman Rhines
(Tallahassee, Florida, Leon County)

If I, as the father of a child proven by paternity test, is paying child support but have no real court established shared custody, how do I go about getting the paperwork done that will allow me to visit, keep for the summers and other rights as the father?

Answer to Florida Child Custody Question

Dear Sherman,

If you have been to court and received a Final Judgment through a Petition for Paternity, you will need to file a Supplemental Petition to Modify Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief in order to establish your parental rights and a time sharing schedule. Just follow the instructions on the form and make sure you attach the Final Judgment and the other required forms.

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