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HOW DO I DO DISESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY?

Florida Statute 742.18 governs disestablishment of paternity. You must file a petition with the court showing new evidence since the establishment of paternity such as a DNA test. You also must be current on all child support obligations. Once the Petition is filed you must set a hearing with the court and prove that any new evidence would establish that you are not the father. Paternity laws in Florida are extremely complicated. you should most defenitely seek the assistance of counsel in...

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Revoking visitation rights?

Unlikely you can stop his visitation without more then just driving without a license. It is also unlikely to be enough to get supervised visitation the first time. The Judge would most likely admonish him and if he continues to do it, it may lead to supervised visitation but probably not stopping his visits.

Is it possible to change rehabilitation program

It really depends on the Judge and the Program. As long as you do not leave one program before starting another one it is worth a shot. You may want to start by talking to your probation officer

My fiance was just proven to be the father of his ex-girlfriends daughter. His ex just recently died in a car accident.

As long as the Department of and Children and Families is not involved a grandparent will not prevail over a biological father as long as the biological father is a fit parent. For the most part, Grandparents rights in Florida have been eliminated. Your fiancee should prevail.

Do I have to have an attorney to file for adoption of my niece. Her mother (my sis) is deceased and dad is unknown.

While I am not licensed in Texas, in Florida where I am licensed you do not need an attorney. Further, Child Protective Services will often help you in the adoption process. In Florida you can get the forms to file a relative adoption online and they are fairly easy to follow.

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