QUESTION
I’m not on the birth certificate of my child.
Asked on May 31st, 2019 on Child Support - Florida
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Am I legally responsible to pay child support if I’m not on the birth certificate? The thing is is that I’ve paid support, but stopped because I want rights to my child and custody. I also want to be on the birth certificate. I have no legal rights right now and that’s what I want. But I’m expected to pay support by the mother. State is Florida.
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No, at the moment you are not legally obligated to pay support, but you are "doing the right thing." If you want to establish your rights, including parental responsibility and timesharing, then you should file a petition with the court to establish same. As my colleague indicated, keep good records of what you have paid, because the Court can go back 24 months from the time the parties separated and order you to pay retroactive support. Of course, you will get a credit for any sums paid volutarily so that is why you need to maintain records.
Best of luck,
Cindy S. Vova
Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.
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Answered on Jun 03rd, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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You can establish paternity and have all rights of parenthood through the court. Until then, child support is voluntary. Keep good records of payments voluntarily made.
Answered on Jun 01st, 2019 at 6:17 AM