Beckford v. Drogan

A mother timely appeals a non-final order denying her motion for change of venue in an action to determine paternity. The father alleged in his complaint that he resides in Palm Beach County, and venue is proper based on section 742.021(1), Florida Statutes (2016), which permits the filing of a paternity action in the county where the plaintiff or defendant resides. We affirm the order but without prejudice to the court considering a transfer based upon the convenience of the parties and witness, pr to unify the proceedings .with respect to the child, which are now pending in two different…