A Partner At Mclaughlin & Stern, LLP – Naples, Florida
Attorney & Counselor At Law
Beverly L. Brennan Attorney & Counsellor at Law Naples Florida
Attorney & Counselor At Law
Establishing paternity gives a child legal recognition as the father's offspring. Without this confirmation, the child may struggle to claim certain rights and benefits. Paternity plays a crucial role in financial support, access to medical history, and, most...
Establishing paternity helps unmarried parents secure legal rights for their child in Florida. It allows the child to receive benefits like child support, inheritance, and health insurance. Without legal paternity, the father lacks automatic rights and...
Changing your child's last name after establishing paternity is a significant decision that affects both the child and parents. In Florida, this process involves legal steps and considerations. While it may seem straightforward, various factors come into play when...
The moment you become a father is life-changing. You want to protect and provide for your child, but legal hurdles may arise, especially if you are not married to the mother. Understanding your rights is essential for maintaining a strong relationship with your child...
Establishing paternity is an important step for both parents and children in Florida. Paternity means legally recognizing a child's biological father, which brings many benefits to everyone involved. Understanding why establishing paternity matters can help you make...
The Good Dad Act is a law in Florida designed to protect unmarried fathers' rights and ensure that they have a fair opportunity to take part in their children's lives. It is important for all fathers to understand how this act affects them. Key aspects of the Good...
One of the challenges that men face when it comes to childbirth is the uncertainty of paternity. Whether you are confident in the paternity of a child or you have questions, you have a legal right to paternity testing. In fact, testing is an important tool for...
Establishing paternity in Florida offers many advantages. If you are a child’s mother, establishing paternity gives you a way through which to request financial support from your child’s father. If you are the father of the child, establishing paternity gives you...
When a married couple has a baby in Florida, it's legally assumed that the husband is the father of the child. But if two unmarried people have a baby, the paternity of the child can be legally unclear. While the couple is together, the paternity of the child...
Many fathers in Florida have wondered at some point if they are the father of their children. Faced with pervasive doubts, many may deny the child all together and refuse to offer support of any kind. This can have devastating effects on not just the woman, but far...
