{"id":255434,"date":"2025-11-03T14:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.staging.romaellefamilylaw.com\/?page_id=255434"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:57:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:57:05","slug":"disestablishment-of-paternity-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/florida-family-law-practice-areas\/paternity\/disestablishment-of-paternity-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Disestablishment of Paternity in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><nav class=\"divi-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/es\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"bc-sep\">&rsaquo;<\/span><span class=\"bc-current\">Romaelle Family Law Group<\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Disestablishment of Paternity in Florida<\/h1>\n<p>Legal process to challenge previously established paternity when new evidence or circumstances warrant reconsideration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_0 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_0 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Child support and timesharing are fundamental aspects of paternity cases that ensure children receive financial support and maintain meaningful relationships with both parents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/triangle-alert-1.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/triangle-alert-1.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255602\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Important:<\/strong> This is a complex legal process with strict time limits and requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/circle-alert-3.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/circle-alert-3.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255603\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The court\u2019s primary consideration is always the best interests of the child.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/850x582.png\" width=\"850\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/850x582.png 850w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/850x582-480x329.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 850px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-14\" title=\"850x582\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Child Support in Florida<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Florida uses specific guidelines to calculate child support obligations based on both parents' incomes and the child's needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dna-2.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dna-2.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255607\" title=\"dna (2)\" alt=\"Phone\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Scientific Evidence<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Genetic testing results that exclude the man as the biological father with 99% or greater certainty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Court-admissible DNA testing<\/li>\n<li>Chain of custody documentation<\/li>\n<li>Expert testimony if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/circle-x-1.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/circle-x-1.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255609\" title=\"circle-x (1)\" alt=\"Phone\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Fraud or Misrepresentation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Evidence that paternity was established through fraud, duress, or material misrepresentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Deliberate concealment of facts<\/li>\n<li>False statements under oath<\/li>\n<li>Coercion or threats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/search-1.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/search-1.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255608\" title=\"search (1)\" alt=\"Phone\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Newly Discovered Evidence<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Previously unavailable evidence that could not have been discovered with reasonable diligence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Medical impossibility evidence<\/li>\n<li>Previously unknown information<\/li>\n<li>Technological advances in testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Legal Requirements and Time Limits<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Florida law imposes strict requirements and deadlines for disestablishment proceedings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/clock-9.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/clock-9.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255613\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Critical Time Limits<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Four-Year Rule<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Generally, disestablishment must be filed within 4 years of the child\u2019s birth or when paternity was established.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Exceptions Apply<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Limited exceptions exist for cases involving fraud, newly discovered evidence, or other extraordinary circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Child\u2019s Age Consideration<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Courts may deny disestablishment if the child is older and has an established relationship with the legal father.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/scales-icon-small.svg\" width=\"292\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/scales-icon-small.svg 292w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 292px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255171\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Court Considerations<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_7 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/heart-5.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/heart-5.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255555\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Best interests of the child<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_8 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/users-7.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/users-7.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255610\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Length and nature of parent-child relationship<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_9 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dollar-sign-15.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/dollar-sign-15.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255611\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Financial impact on the child<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_10 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/house-2.svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/house-2.svg 32w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 32px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255523\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Stability of the child\u2019s living situation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_11 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shield-3.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/shield-3.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255357\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Availability of alternative support<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>The Disestablishment Process<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A step-by-step overview of how disestablishment proceedings work in Florida courts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row et_block_row_4col\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>File Petition<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>File a petition for disestablishment with the circuit court that has jurisdiction over the case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Serve Notice<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Properly serve all parties including the mother, child (through guardian ad litem if necessary), and relevant agencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>3<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Present Evidence<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Submit genetic testing results, documentation, and testimony supporting the disestablishment claim.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>4<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Court Decision<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Judge evaluates evidence and determines whether to grant disestablishment based on legal standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_specialty et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters3 et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_single et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/785x410.png\" width=\"785\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/785x410.png 785w, https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/785x410-480x251.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 785px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-33\" title=\"785x410\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_specialty_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_inner_1 et_pb_row_inner et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_inner_1 et_pb_column_inner et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Consequences of Successful Disestablishment<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Understanding the full legal and practical implications of a granted disestablishment petition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_12 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-4.svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/x-4.svg 40w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 40px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-255616\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Termination of Parental Rights<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>All legal rights and responsibilities as the child\u2019s father are terminated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_13 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dollar-sign-11.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/softlaunchlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dollar-sign-11.svg 24w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 0px) 0px, (min-width: 1px) 24px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-253535\" alt=\"make a payment\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">End of Support Obligations<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Future child support obligations cease, though past due amounts may still be owed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_14 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap 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