father wants to see son

[ach1991]

FLORIDA- if i am a father and my son's mother and i were never married and i'm in the process of trying to establish paternity and gain shared custody, can she keep him away from me thoughout the process?

 

[momofrose]

FLORIDA- if i am a father and my son's mother and i were never married and i'm in the process of trying to establish paternity and gain shared custody, can she keep him away from me thoughout the process?

Yes - until paternity is established..she is the only legal parent.

 

[LdiJ]

Yes - until paternity is established..she is the only legal parent.

Actually, not just until paternity is established, but until actual visitation orders have been made.

 

[ach1991]

thank you. also, if we live in seperate cities, which court do i need to go to?

 

[LdiJ]

thank you. also, if we live in seperate cities, which court do i need to go to?

The county/city where mom and the child reside.

 

[Isis1]

thank you. also, if we live in seperate cities, which court do i need to go to?

how long has mom lived in her county?

 

[Gracie3787]

FLORIDA- if i am a father and my son's mother and i were never married and i'm in the process of trying to establish paternity and gain shared custody, can she keep him away from me thoughout the process?

Yes.

However, if you have already filed and a DNA test has been performed you can file a motion requesting a temp order of visitation until the final hearing.

ETA. oops, I just noticed your other post, apparently you haven't filed yet, correct?
If you haven't, when you file you can request that the court issue a temp order for visitation once a DNA test has been done.