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Family Law · Paternity

Paternity, established with care.

Establishing legal fatherhood, building a parenting plan, and setting fair support — handled with clarity and discretion, by the attorney you actually hired.

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01 · Establishing Paternity

Legal fatherhood, clearly established.

In Florida, paternity can be established voluntarily, administratively, or through a court action. We guide fathers and mothers through DNA testing, acknowledgments of paternity, and petitions to establish — making sure the legal record reflects the truth and protects everyone's rights from day one.

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02 · Parental Rights & Time-Sharing

From paternity to parenting plan.

Establishing paternity is just the start. Once fatherhood is legally recognized, we work to put a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule in place — defining decision-making authority, holidays, weekdays, and the day-to-day rhythm of two homes that share one child.

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03 · Support & Modifications

Support, set fairly from the start.

A paternity case typically resolves child support at the same time, using Florida's guideline calculation. We make sure incomes, overnights, and expenses are accurate — and we revisit the order later when jobs, schedules, or a child's needs change.

Common Questions

Paternity, answered.

A few of the things parents ask before reaching out.

Speak With Gabrielle

A real conversation, to start.

Share a few details and Gabrielle will reach out personally — usually within one business day. All inquiries are confidential.