Do I still need the other parent’s consent to a stepparent adoption if they are incarcerated? Your ex is not involved in your child’s life because he or she has been convicted of a crime and is incarcerated. Meanwhile, your current spouse has stepped into a parental...
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Can a stepparent adoption proceed without parental consent?
Can my spouse adopt my child without the consent of the biological parent? Your ex is not involved in your child’s life and your current spouse has stepped into a parental role. In the meantime, the stepparent does not have the legal right to make decisions for your...
A Guide for the K1 Fiancé Visa Process
Guide to K1 Fiancé Visas Nothing stands in the way of true love, but if your soulmate is a citizen of another country, you may still have a few legal roadblocks to manage before you can spend your lives together in the United States. If you and your significant other...
What are some common errors made during an adjustment of status interview?
Common Mistakes Made During an Adjustment of Status Interview The process of bringing the person you want to spend the rest of your life with into the U.S. from their home country can be stressful, to say the least. If your foreign-born fiancé is here on a K1...
What is a K1 Adjustment of Status and how can it affect your spouse’s legal status in the U.S.?
Adjustment of Status for K-1 Fiancé Visas So, you met your soulmate overseas, and now you’re ready to tie the knot. Immigration law provides a clear path for your fiancé to enter the United States, get married, and become a U.S. Citizen, but it can be tricky. To come...
Under which circumstances can biological parents revoke their Consent to stepparent adoptions?
Can Biological Parents Change Their Minds in Stepparent Adoptions? Stepparent adoptions represent an exciting milestone for a family. The legal complexities of stepparent adoptions typically require the assistance of a Florida adoption attorney who is well versed in...
Important facts about grandparent adoptions in Florida.
Facts About Grandparent Adoptions in Florida It is increasingly common for children across the U.S. to be raised by relatives other than their biological parents. In Florida alone, it is estimated that 170,000 children—roughly 4% of all children in the state—live with...
The effects of divorce on adoption can be complex depending upon where you are in the adoption process.
What are the Effects of Divorce on the Adoption Process? Adopting a child has its own distinctive set of problems. The normal changes to a family dynamic when a child is added can be exacerbated by concerns that the biological parents might contest the adoption or...
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Marriage visas can be difficult to obtain without the aid of an experienced immigration attorney.
What are Some Basic Guidelines for Marriage Visas in Florida? Florida residents who travel abroad and fall in love need to understand how the laws work in regard to marriage visas and obtaining a marriage visa. U.S. citizens living in Florida who want to bring their...