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Establishing Paternity & Protecting Fathers’ Rights in Florida

At Rier Jordan P.A., we believe every parent deserves the right to be part of their child’s life. Our Miami family law attorneys represent fathers and mothers in paternity cases throughout Florida, helping clients establish legal parentage, protect their rights, and create stable futures for their families.

Paternity cases can involve complex emotional and legal challenges — from determining a child’s biological father to securing custody, visitation, and child support. Our firm provides experienced, compassionate representation to ensure your rights and your child’s best interests are protected.


Understanding Paternity in Florida

In Florida, “paternity” refers to the legal establishment of a father’s relationship to his child. Once paternity is established, both parents gain rights and responsibilities, including custody, visitation, and child support.

Paternity can be established in three primary ways:

  1. By Marriage – The husband of a child’s mother at birth is presumed to be the legal father.

  2. By Agreement – Both parents sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity.

  3. By Court Order – A judge determines paternity through a legal process, often involving DNA testing.

Without legal paternity, a biological father has no enforceable parental rights — meaning he cannot petition for custody, visitation, or shared decision-making.


Why Establishing Paternity Matters

Determining paternity is vital for both parents and children. It ensures:

  • Legal parental rights for fathers (custody, visitation, decision-making)

  • Financial support for children (child support, healthcare)

  • Access to benefits such as inheritance, insurance, and Social Security

  • Medical history access for the child

  • Emotional stability and family identity

Our attorneys guide clients through every step — from filing petitions to DNA testing and custody orders — ensuring the process is handled efficiently, respectfully, and confidentially.


Fathers’ Rights in Florida

Fathers play a critical role in their children’s lives, yet many face obstacles when asserting their rights in family court.
At Rier Jordan P.A., we fight to protect fathers’ rights in all areas, including:

  • Establishing Legal Paternity

  • Custody (Time-Sharing) and Visitation

  • Child Support and Modifications

  • Relocation or Move-Away Cases

  • Parental Decision-Making Rights

  • Defending Against False Paternity or Support Claims

We are committed to ensuring fathers receive equal consideration under Florida law, particularly in cases where the relationship between parents has broken down or was never formalized through marriage.


What to Expect in a Paternity Case

When you retain Rier Jordan P.A., we begin by gathering all relevant facts, including birth records, DNA testing, and prior communications between parents. We then take the following steps:

  1. File a Petition to Establish Paternity in the appropriate Florida court.

  2. Request DNA testing (if necessary) to confirm biological parentage.

  3. Determine custody, visitation, and support arrangements that reflect the child’s best interests.

  4. Negotiate or litigate to secure a fair outcome, protecting both your rights and your relationship with your child.

Our approach balances strategic legal advocacy with empathy for the sensitive emotional issues involved.


Paternity Disputes & DNA Testing

Sometimes, paternity cases involve disputes — where one parent denies or contests fatherhood.
In such cases, genetic testing is often the determining factor.

We help clients navigate:

  • Court-ordered or voluntary DNA testing

  • Challenging inaccurate results or procedural errors

  • Disestablishing paternity (when falsely assigned)

  • Modifying child support after paternity findings

Our attorneys understand that these matters can be deeply personal — we handle every case with discretion and professionalism.


Modifying Paternity & Custody Orders

As life changes, so do family circumstances.
Our firm assists parents in modifying existing paternity or custody orders when substantial changes occur, such as:

  • Relocation or job changes

  • Altered parenting schedules

  • Financial or health changes

  • Safety or welfare concerns for the child

We ensure any modification requests are supported by strong evidence and presented persuasively to the court.


If you’re seeking to establish or dispute paternity in Florida, or if you need to assert your rights as a father, contact Rier Jordan P.A. today.

We are here to help you protect your rights, your relationship, and your child’s future.

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Why Choose Rier Jordan P.A.

Decades of Combined Family Law Experience
Compassionate Representation for Fathers and Families
Local Knowledge of Miami-Dade and South Florida Courts
Aggressive Advocacy When Rights Are Threatened
Respectful, Confidential Consultations

At Rier Jordan P.A., we understand that family law is about more than legal rights — it’s about protecting relationships and securing the future of your children.


Serving Families Across Florida

We proudly serve clients in:

  • Miami-Dade County

  • Broward County

  • Palm Beach County

  • Monroe County (Florida Keys)

  • Throughout South Florida


Contact Our Miami Paternity Lawyers

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