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    Default Petition to Establish Paternity

    My question involves paternity law for the State of: Georgia and Florida

    We just found out my husband has a child from a previous relationship. We have had a DNA test to confirm. I know we need to establish paternity, but not sure where.

    The child was born in Florida and we are residents of Florida. However, the child currently resides in Georgia.

    Also, the mother was married to another man and had that man's name listed as the father on the BC. When they divorced, they had it in the divorce decree that he is not the biological father and not responsible for the child. What kind of problems is that going to cause with his name being on the birth certificate?

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    Default Re: Petition to Establish Paternity

    Florida has a number of procedures for establishing paternity, and your husband may be able to proceed with amendment through the Department of Health with the cooperation of the mother (and possibly her ex-husband) at minimal cost. But the facts of the case may require an additional court order establishing paternity (which would normally be obtained where the child presently lives). They say "For additional assistance, call (904) 359-6900, Extension 9005 or email us at VitalStats@doh.state.fl.us" - I suggest trying that, and seeing if a paternity action is necessary or if they can proceed based upon the consent of the parties involved, backed up by an affidavit of parentage.

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