Father’s Rights and Florida’s New Paternity Law
A significant announcement was recently made that could potentially transform the lives of countless families across Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law recognizing the rights of unwed fathers, which came into effect on July 1, 2023. This amendment to Florida's "natural guardians" law (Section 744.301) heralds a significant milestone in the fight for paternal rights and recognizes the integral role fathers play in the lives of their children. Before this amendment, the legal guardianship of a child born to unwed parents was defaulted to the mother. Now, a bipartisan effort has revised the statute to ensure that both...
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