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Archive for the ‘Parental Rights’ Category

Suit Regarding Children Born to Same Sex Marriages Settled
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Category: LGBT | Parental Rights

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More than two years have passed since the country legalized same-sex marriage, but many same-sex couples are still fighting for marital and family rights. There are many details of legalizing same-sex marriages that still need to be ironed out, including issues related to divorce, birth certificates, adoptions, and so on.
 
The law may have gotten a bit clearer on birth certificates for children born to same-sex marriages, though, because… Read More [+]


The Pros and Cons of Establishing Paternity in Florida
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When two parents are not married and the biological father is not present at the birth of a child, the “father” portion of the child’s birth certificate will most likely be left blank. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. You can fill in that blank by establishing paternity.
 
Should you do this? Is it worth the legal proceedings and fees for testing? Ultimately that depends on you,… Read More [+]


What Are My Parental Rights? Establishing Your Role in Your Child’s Life
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As more and more children are born to unmarried parents, Florida laws continue to evolve in regards to parents’ rights and child support. In the past, decisions regarding visitation and child support weighed heavily in favor of the mother, and these decisions were based on antiquated gender perceptions of the mother as the caregiver and the father as the breadwinner.
 
However, now many mothers’ earning power matches or… Read More [+]