AboutDan Bachert Expertise I can respond to questions pertaining to Florida Family Law within the specific areas of Divorce, Child Custody, Child Timesharing, Alimony and Child Support Enforcement/Modification, Equitable distribution, and Inter Family Adoptions.
Experience Actively practicing Family law in the Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties for the past nine years.
Organizations Florida Bar, Family Law Section of Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Bar Association, BNI
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University; Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas School of Law
Expert: Dan Bachert Date: 7/18/2008 Subject: Showing Proof of Custody
Question I'm getting married in September. My 2 year old son and myself currently live in Florida. We will be relocating to Arizona. My fiance is in the Air Force. I need to be able to show proof of sole custody. When I found out I was pregnant, the biological father took off. I did not know him long. I'm not even sure I have his real name. He has a criminal background. I am the only parent listed on the birth certificate. He has my last name. I have never tried to get child support. (I don't want it.) I have idea how to find him. Is there a way I can get paperwork that says I am the only parent? I can't exactly afford to get a lawyer right now. My fiance would eventually like to adopt my son, but we are waiting a year after we've been married before we take that step. Thank you!
Answer Hi Sue, the only way to get an order granting you sole custody is to file a Petition for Paternity and within the Petition request sole custody and parental responsibility for the child based upon the fathers abandonment.
I hope this information was helpful to you.
This answer is based solely on the information you have provided in your question and as always, I would advise that you arrange for an in person consultation with an attorney from my firm or another Family Law attorney familiar with Florida Family Law who can analyze the specific facts and circumstances of the case more closely to better advise you.
Sincerely,
Daniel Bachert, Esq.
The Bachert Law Firm, P.A.
330 Clematis Street, Suite 222
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 653-3951
