Paternal Rights of Child Seeking Divorce

[dsimms]

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Florida

I am a father of a 1 year old who I was NOT married to the mother when the child was born. My name is on the birth certificate and we have since married but I am now seeking a divorce. We are currently living together.

There is currently no court ordered paternity in place but since we are currently married and I am on the birth certificate do I need to have this done.

Do I have the right to take the child with me when I move to my new home in the same state and county? (Florida-Lee County)

[Mr. Knowitall]

If you're on the child's birth certificate, you're the child's legal father.

You should discuss your plans with your divorce lawyer before surprising mom by disappearing with the child.