When your legal rights as a parent are not yet established, you want a firm whose entire focus is family law, not a general practice that treats your case like paperwork. Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC represents West Palm Beach parents through paternity matters with the same strategy-first approach we bring to every case: listen, explain, plan.
We meet with West Palm Beach clients in person at our Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard office, and by phone or video if that works better for your schedule.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (561) 208-1859 or book a time online. You will leave knowing exactly what happens next.
Paternity in West Palm Beach
Paternity is the legal process that establishes who a child’s father is under Florida law, which matters for unmarried parents seeking enforceable time-sharing, decision-making authority, or child support. Without it, neither parent has rights or obligations a court will enforce.
Our paternity page walks through all three ways to establish legal fatherhood in Florida and what happens after.
West Palm Beach Neighborhoods We Serve
Downtown and Historic Core: Downtown, CityPlace/Rosemary Square, El Cid, Flamingo Park, SoSo
Old Northwood and the Arts District: Old Northwood, Northwood Hills, Northwood Shores, Northwood Village, Grandview Heights
Western Communities: Palm Beach Lakes, Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, Ironhorse, Breakers West
If your neighborhood is not listed above, call us to confirm coverage.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
| OFFICE | COUNTIES SERVED | PRIMARY COURTHOUSE |
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West Palm Beach 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. |
Palm Beach County (primary) |
Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse 205 North Dixie Highway |
Cases involving Broward or Miami-Dade Counties are coordinated through our Fort Lauderdale and Miami offices. Wherever your case is filed, we handle scheduling and appearances so you do not have to navigate multiple offices yourself.
West Palm Beach Attorneys on Your Case
Every case out of our West Palm Beach office is handled by one of the following attorneys, each bringing a different strength to the table.
| ATTORNEY PROFILE | ATTORNEY PROFILE | ATTORNEY PROFILE |
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Scott J. Kalish, Esq.SENIOR ATTORNEY A South Florida native, Florida State law school graduate, and former prosecutor, Scott built the firm on the idea that family law clients deserve more than a quick consultation and a quote. He is bilingual in English and Spanish. |
Dara A. Jaggars, Esq.SENIOR ATTORNEY Dara is known for her attention to detail, her proactive approach to discovery, and her ability to explain complex financial and legal issues in terms clients can actually use. |
Serena Pomeranz, Esq.SENIOR ATTORNEY Serena works closely with clients to build strategies tailored to their circumstances, making sure they feel heard and supported at every stage of a case. |
Why West Palm Beach Families Trust Kalish & Jaggars, PLLC
A real strategy meeting, not a sales pitch. Our consultation is built to teach you the law that applies to your situation, answer your questions directly, and give you a strategy, not just a fee estimate.
Communication you can count on. You will have real access to your attorney and clear updates on your case as it moves forward, so you are never left wondering where things stand.
Prepared for negotiation, ready for court. When negotiation and mediation can resolve your case, we pursue that path. When litigation is the right call, we come prepared to advocate for you in front of a Palm Beach County judge.
Ready to talk? Call (561) 208-1859? or schedule a consultation online.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Florida law says. In plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure.
- We map the next step. You will leave the strategy meeting with a clear sense of what comes next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is a paternity case filed for a child living in West Palm Beach?
Under ?742.011, Fla. Stat., a paternity petition is filed in the county where the child resides. For a child living in West Palm Beach, that’s Palm Beach County, heard through the Family Division of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida at the Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse (Main Courthouse), Family Division, 205 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Can we handle a paternity matter without visiting the West Palm Beach office?
Yes. Much of a paternity case, including your initial strategy meeting, can be handled by phone or video. In-person meetings are available at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 302, West Palm Beach, FL 33409.
How much does establishing paternity in West Palm Beach cost?
Cost depends on whether parentage is contested and whether DNA testing is required. We discuss fees transparently as part of your strategy meeting.
Related Topics
- Once paternity is established, the same case typically sets a time-sharing schedule and parenting plan.
- Paternity is also the step that makes a child support order enforceable for unmarried parents
Talk to a West Palm Beach Property Division Attorney
You do not have to work through this alone, and you do not have to guess at how Florida law applies to your situation. A short conversation with our South Florida paternity attorneys can tell you where you stand and what your options actually are.
Call (561) 208-1859 or schedule a consultation online to speak with our team, explore our office location and directions, and learn more about our local team. Browse the Kalish & Jaggars family law practice areas to see everything we do.
