When assisted reproduction is part of building your family, legal parentage should never be left to chance. An Affirmation of Parentage helps ensure your role as a parent is clearly recognized and protected under Florida law from the very beginning.
What Is an Affirmation of Parentage?
An Affirmation of Parentage is a legal document used to formally acknowledge and confirm who is recognized as a child’s legal parent under Florida law. In the context of assisted reproduction, it helps align legal parentage with the parties’ intentions, particularly when genetics, gestation, and parenthood do not overlap in traditional ways. While Florida law guides parentage, assisted reproduction can introduce complexities that require careful legal planning. Proper documentation helps ensure that parental rights are clearly established and reduces the risk of disputes or uncertainty in the future. The Florida Legislature establishes Florida’s statutory framework for addressing parentage and family law.
