I having issues with the father of the baby and he dont want to help with anything for the baby and the guy i am with who i have 2 kids with signed my baby birth certificate but he isnt the father though can i go after the biological father for child support even though the guy i am with the baby has his last name and his name on baby birth certificate
Under Florida law, a party's name as father on a birth certificate of an unmarried couple is not necessarily dispositive of paternity. However, since he signed the birth certificate there is a period of time that, once lapsed, creates a presumption that he has acknowledged paternity. As such, he (and you ) may have to disestablish paternity in order to pursue child support against the biological father. I am sure he would also require a DNA test of the putative father. If you are planning to go through Child Support Enforcement, I would ask them if they can assist with that. If not, you will have to do the disestablishment on your own and before you attempt to get child support.
Best of luck,
Cindy S. Vova
Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.
Broward/Boca Raton
954-316-3496/561-962-2785
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