[champsma]

My question involves paternity law for the State of: FLORIDA

My ex-boyfriend filed petition for paternity when we split. He and I would like to settle the matters between our child without involving the court system. His lawyer said there is absolutely no way to end this petition without the two of us completing the parental responsibility, time sharing and child support forms.

Is there any way to end this case without having to submit all these forms.
Is his lawyer correct?
Isn't there a way to have a hearing where the petitioner wants to dissolve the petition?
Does family law have different court procedures?

Thank you

[Xena]

My question involves paternity law for the State of: FLORIDA

My ex-boyfriend filed petition for paternity when we split. He and I would like to settle the matters between our child without involving the court system. His lawyer said there is absolutely no way to end this petition without the two of us completing the parental responsibility, time sharing and child support forms.

Is there any way to end this case without having to submit all these forms.
Is his lawyer correct?
Isn't there a way to have a hearing where the petitioner wants to dissolve the petition?
Does family law have different court procedures?

Thank you

Why do you want to stop everything?

Having a court order protects everyone.

It is possible to have a voluntary dismissal of the action, however, what the attorney is probably trying to tell you is that it's very doubtful if the Judge would agree to a dismissal. You should heed the attorney's advice, his attorney is most likely pretty knowledgable about what your particular Judge is likely to do.

[Baystategirl]

Why do you want to stop everything?

Having a court order protects everyone.

It is possible to have a voluntary dismissal of the action, however, what the attorney is probably trying to tell you is that it's very doubtful if the Judge would agree to a dismissal. You should heed the attorney's advice, his attorney is most likely pretty knowledgable about what your particular Judge is likely to do.

Read her thread at the "other" forum.

[Xena]

Read her thread at the "other" forum.

I did, hopefully, she'll listen to what everyone has been telling her.

[aaron]

He has already filed the paternity case. What's the status of the case? Was DNA testing done confirming his paternity or did you stipulate that he's the father? Did the court enter an order declaring him to be the father?

[champsma]

He has already filed the paternity case. What's the status of the case? Was DNA testing done confirming his paternity or did you stipulate that he's the father? Did the court enter an order declaring him to be the father?

He has already filed. The court is waiting for my answer, his lawyer is filing an extension in which to receive my response. I stipulate to his paternity. No orders were entered except the on motion to keep me from removing my child from the state.

[Xena]

He has already filed. The court is waiting for my answer, his lawyer is filing an extension in which to receive my response. I stipulate to his paternity. No orders were entered except the on motion to keep me from removing my child from the state.

Please see my answer on the other site where I posted the FL law.