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6 Reasons Why You Should Secure Paternity

April 6

6 Reasons Why You Should Secure Paternity

Jason K.S. Porter

Having a baby is one of the most exciting times for parents, no matter their marital status. For unwed fathers, there may be many questions and uncertainties about their legal standing as a parent. Securing paternity is an important…

How Paternity Can Help Fathers in Florida

May 9

How Paternity Can Help Fathers in Florida

Jason K.S. Porter

Being a biological father doesn’t necessarily make you a legal father. Biology, in fact, isn’t even necessary to gain legal fatherhood. When a baby is born, the mother is immediately given maternity, or legal motherhood. If she is carrying…

Child Custody & Child Support When Parents Were Never Married

November 30

Child Custody & Child Support When Parents Were Never Married

Jason K.S. Porter

Child custody and child support can be among the most difficult issues that a family can face. The legal process can be further complicated when parents were never married. In Florida, when an unwed mother gives birth, she is typically seen as…

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