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When a father signs a birth certificate, this acknowledges that hes the biological father of the child. However, this doesnt automatically establish legal paternity. The father must also complete a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (VAP) form, which is usually included with the birth certificate.
The best way to establish the fathers paternity is by naming him on the babys birth certificate. (However, as discussed below, some states require unmarried parents to sign an acknowledgment of paternity first.) Part of the process for getting a birth certificate usually is to give the baby a name.
If appropriate, the court may order the father to pay the complainant, her guardian, or any other person assuming responsibility for the child moneys sufficient to pay reasonable attorney fees, hospital or medical expenses, cost of confinement, and any other expenses incident to the birth of the child and to pay all
Paternity is determined by a judge in court Paternity can be established by filing a civil action in circuit court. A judge can establish paternity by court order.
If you do not wish to hire an attorney, you may file a paternity action yourself. The Florida Supreme Court provides free family law forms and instructions on their website at .flcourts.org. The forms include the documents needed to file a paternity action.
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Paternity can be established by filing a civil action in circuit court. A judge can establish paternity by court order. We will ask the court to hear the case and then a judge decides whether or not paternity is established.
The mother, alleged father, and the child(ren) are tested by taking sample cells from inside the cheek of each person to be tested, a painless procedure. These samples are then sent to a lab where they are evaluated for genetic markers, which are compared to determine if the alleged father is the biological father.
Florida courts often order genetic tests to confirm paternity. These tests are highly accurate and can provide the concrete evidence needed to establish a legal father. The cost of these tests can range from $400 to $1,500 or more, depending on various factors.

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