What is paternity action?
[dropcap type=”circle” color=”#ffffff” background=”#555555″]Q[/dropcap] And also , what rights does he have if he picks my child up from school and doesn’t agree to give him back? Is he able to do this?
[dropcap type=”circle” color=”#ffffff” background=”#ef7f2c”]A[/dropcap] A paternity action is when a Father who never married a Mother establishes his rights and responsibilities to his child. This type of action establishes things like time sharing schedule with the child, child support, and holidays, to name a few things. If there is no court order determining him the Father, he has no rights when he picks up the child from school. The Mother can ask the court for a pickup order as she has a superior right to the child.
Good luck!
About the Author
Vanessa Vasquez de Lara is the founder and managing partner of Vasquez de Lara Law Group. Understanding that family law matters are among life’s most challenging moments, she established a firm dedicated to providing clarity, compassion, and powerful legal advocacy to families across Florida.
A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Vanessa has been consistently recognized for her professional skill. She has been named to the Super Lawyers list (2016-Present) and is a trusted legal voice and author, and appearing as a featured legal commentator on Univision’s national morning show, Despierta América.
Her leadership extends throughout the legal community as the former President of the Coral Gables Bar Association and an active member of multiple committees for the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar.
Connect with Vanessa:
LinkedIn | Florida Bar Profile | Avvo
