Paternity

• What do I do to establish paternity and related relief?

  • You must file a petition to ask the court to establish paternity (who is the legal father), a Parenting Plan, Time-Sharing Schedule and/or support of a minor child.
  • You may purchase the forms at any Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Self Service Center or call (561) 355-7048
  • Scientific testing may be necessary to establish paternity (Florida Statutes 742.12)
  
  

  It is important to include your name, address and telephone number on every document you file with the court.