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What are my rights as an unmarried father in Florida?

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Unfortunately, there aren’t many rights for an unmarried father in Florida. The Florida statute 744.301 says the mother of a child born out of wedlock is the natural guardian of the child and is entitled to primary residential care and custody of the child unless a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order stating otherwise. The father can file a petition to establish paternity and other relief, and request that the court create a parenting plan to govern when and where both parties can exercise time sharing and parental responsibility.

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