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 eleven 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
Question My childs father and i were together for 2 1/2 yrs.We were never married.When I told him I was pregnant he left and refused to have anything to do with me and refused to sign the birth certificate.I tried to keep a connection but because he went back to his ex girlfriend he didnt want her to know about my pregnancy to.He at one point said he wished our baby were dead. I just thought that at the time he was very angry because he loved this other women very much and feared he may lose her if she knew about the baby.for the 1st year of our childs life he refused to acknowledge her, and pay any child support.My child is 7 now and over the yrs things have just gotten worse.Hes been in and out of her life,doesnt pay child support unless hes getting ready to go to jail,meanwhile him and his ex split and now hes sells drugs and entertains alot of women.I have talked to him about introducing her to all these women and explained that its not good for her to see him with so many but he refuses to respect my wishes and continues to use our daughter in his little games with all these women.In the past he has been abusive to me,to his ex and to another women. He has a criminal history and has even had his rights to animals taken away due to neglect.paternity was established thru child support enforcement for support only what are his rights in this situation,we are in florida.do I have to let her see him knowing hes a drug dealer?Hes never been caught for this.He is currently on probation,and has a couple of assult charges. would i be wrong not to allow my child to go and stay the night (legally)
Answer Hi Lisa, if there is no order regarding time sharing then he has no right to time sharing. You can if you wish deny him any time with the child until there is an order stating otherwise.
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
