Currently live in Florida

The father to be broke up with me shortly after he found out I was pregnant. He said that he wanted nothing to do with me or the baby. I have family in Washington that is willing to help me out with the baby and I intend to move there about a month before the due date. The alleged father is willing to pay support but wants a paternity test, which is his right, and we can do the test even though we will live in different states.

My questions are:

1. Can the father make me return the baby to Florida after she is born? He knows I am moving and does not care.
2. What kind of visitation would likely occur with a newborn taking into account the 6 hour plane ride to get from WA to FL?
3. Will FL or WA have jurisdiction?
4. Is there anything else I have to worry about before I move?

Thanks!

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1. Can the father make me return the baby to Florida after she is born? He knows I am moving and does not care. ...

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No. Not likely at all.

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2. What kind of visitation would likely occur with a newborn taking into account the 6 hour plane ride to get from WA to FL? ...

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Most courts will consider the parties' financial circumstances in working out a visitation schedule. If each of you makes six figures a year, visitation would perhaps be more frequent than if both of you are earning minimum wage.

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3. Will FL or WA have jurisdiction?...

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This cannot go to court before the baby is born. If the baby is born in Washington, Washington will have jurisdiction. Otherwise, it will be whichever state the child lived in for the greater part of his or her life (if under six months). So, for example, if the child is two weeks old when you move, Florida would have jurisdiction for just under four weeks.

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4. Is there anything else I have to worry about before I move?

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Don't worry. Worry is not healthy and you have a baby to think about too. :)

Thanks for the help!