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Florida family law, handled with care.
Tackenberg Family Law handles the full spectrum of marital and family law matters in Florida. Each case is approached with strategic precision and genuine attention to what matters most to you.
Paternity Cases
In Florida, paternity cases establish the legal relationship between a parent and child outside of marriage. This is not simply about DNA. It is about establishing each parent’s legal rights and responsibilities: timesharing, decision-making authority, and child support.
Both parents have a stake in a paternity case. Whether you are seeking to establish or acknowledge parenthood, a parenting plan that reflects the best interests of your child requires experienced legal guidance from the start.
What Paternity Cases Address
- Legal establishment of parenthood
- Parenting plans outlining the rights and responsibilities of each parent
- Timesharing schedules detailing overnights with each parent
- Child support, including health insurance and childcare cost allocation
- Temporary parenting plans and temporary child support during the case
The Paternity Case Roadmap
File or Answer
File a petition to establish paternity or answer the other parent's petition.
Service of Process
Serve the other parent (only if you are filing).
Financial Disclosure
Collect your financial documents and provide them to TFL within 30 days.
Exchange Disclosure
Exchange financial disclosure with your spouse, due 45 days from service.
Temporary Motions
Seek temporary parenting arrangements and temporary child support as needed.
Mediation
Attempt to resolve the case through mediation.
Experts If Needed
Retain accountants, Guardian ad Litem, Coparenting Coordinator, or therapists as appropriate.
Settlement or Trial
Reach a parenting plan agreement, or proceed to trial.
Final Judgement
Receive your final judgement establishing parenthood, timesharing, and support
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