Paternity Law in Florida
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Florida — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Florida
Florida state law
- Title VIII - LIMITATIONS > Chapter 95 - LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS; ADVERSE POSSESSIONFL 95 § 95.11
Cited in 450 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title VI - CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE > Chapter 61 - DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; TIME-SHARING > Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONSFL 61 § 61.13
Cited in 61 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title VI - CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE > Chapter 48 - PROCESS AND SERVICE OF PROCESSFL 48 § 48.193
Cited in 57 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title VI - CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE > Chapter 61 - DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; TIME-SHARING > Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONSFL 61 § 61.14
Cited in 42 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title V - JUDICIAL BRANCH > Chapter 39 - PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO CHILDREN > Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONSFL 39 § 39.01
Cited in 41 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title VIII - LIMITATIONS > Chapter 95 - LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS; ADVERSE POSSESSIONFL 95 § 95.051
Cited in 37 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Florida.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.