Felipe v. Rincon
Felipe v. Rincon
Opinion of the Court
Granada Felipe (“Mother”) appeals the default final judgment of paternity, time-sharing, and child support entered in favor of Randolhf Rincon (“Father”). Mother, who initially submitted a petition to establish paternity and timesharing, participated in the litigation over the course of one year before Father filed a counter-petition requesting to establish paternity and time-sharing. Father’s counter-petition did -not include a certificate of service. Twenty-five days after filing his counter-petition,
REVERSED and REMANDED with INSTRUCTIONS.
. Father was not proceeding pro se. Counsel filed the counter-petition and motion for judicial default.
. Without a certificate of service, Father is not afforded the prima facie proof of service under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 21516(f).
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