Q: my son and his mother moved out of the state and i didnt find out until 3 weeks later when her mother informed me.
she does not have an address or phone number. what can i do? We are divorced and I am currently paying child support
A: If you were never married to the mother of your son and there is currently no order on time-sharing, then by default the mother has all the rights to time-sharing and all the decision-making authority over your son. For you to get rights to your son, you need to pursue a paternity action right away where you can seek the return of your child. I strongly urge you to consult with an attorney on moving forward with a paternity action right away to ensure Florida remains your child's home state. All the best.
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