Interesting Facts About Adoption in Florida In an adult adoption, the Court legally establishes a parent-child relationship between two adults. Both the adopting parent and the adoptee must consent to this adoption. Even though their parental rights are being...
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What is the cost of a stepparent adoption in the State of Florida?
How Much Does a Stepparent Adoption Cost in Florida? Before embarking upon a stepparent adoption, you must evaluate all aspects of how this adoption will change your life and your stepchild’s life to determine if it is the right choice for you and your family. One of...
Learn more about parental consent and termination of parental rights when a stepchild’s biological parent is in prison.
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...
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...
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...
Stepparent Adoptions – What if the Biological Parent Can Not be Found?
Making the decision to adopt your stepchildren is a huge step toward being a complete “family.” For many children whose biological parents are no longer in the picture, it can mean months, and sometimes years, of trying to locate them to gain their permission. In many...
What Are the Benefits of Adult Adoptions?
Adult adoptions refer to instances when the adoptee is 18 years of age or older. There are several reasons why people might want to legally become the parent or child of a non-biologically related person after the prospective adoptee is 18. An adult adoption can help...
Good Reasons to Seek Out an Adoption Attorney
There’s nothing simple about adoption. It’s a complicated legal process, a tangled web of statutes and contracts with many potential pitfalls and short circuits. Hiring Julie Beth Jouben, P.A. as your adoption attorney is the best way of clearing the road in front of...