Paternity – Father’s Rights Attorney in Palm Beach County

In a Florida paternity proceeding involving Father’s rights, in order for the court to require a Father to pay life insurance to secure a child support obligation, the trial court must make certain written findings. Fla. Stat. 61.13(1)(c) states that: “To the extent necessary to protect an award of child support, the court may order the obligor to purchase or maintain a life insurance policy or a bond, or to otherwise secure the child support award with any other assets which may be suitable for that purpose.” In Velaga v. Gudapati, the Florida Court of Appeal recently stated that in determining whether to require a Father to purchase life insurance to secure the payment of child support, under Florida Statute § 61.13(1)(c), the trial court must make findings concerning the cost of the insurance. The trial court must also make findings concerning the Father’s ability to pay for the insurance.

Finally, the trial court must find that special circumstances exist that would necessitate the purchase of life insurance.

To speak with a North Palm Beach Father’s rights attorney, contact Matthew Lane & Associates, P.A. at (561) 363-3400.