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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...
How Your Child Born Abroad Becomes a U.S. Citizen When your child is born in the United States, you do not worry about proving their citizenship. But what happens if you and your significant other are living abroad when your child is born? How does your child...
What is the Diversity Visa Lottery Program and How Can It Help You? If you want to immigrate to the United States but do not have a job offer lined up and do not have relatives who are able to sponsor you, the Diversity Visa Lottery may be an option for you. Every...
5 Things To Consider Before Getting A Divorce You are thinking about getting a divorce from your spouse. Before you file with the Court, there are several factors you should consider before you step into the family law arena. Determine if you are sure about getting a...
Divorce Tips and Strategies from a Clearwater Divorce Attorney No one gets married with the intent of getting divorced. When your marriage ends, you may want to act first and think later. This may make you feel good in the short term, but cause you tremendous...
Adopting a Stepchild: What to do If the Adoption is Contested You have been lucky enough to fall in love with and marry someone with a child. You parent your stepchild on a daily basis, helping with homework, coaching soccer teams, and calming fears after a bad dream....
Naturalization versus Citizenship: Is there a difference? When people talk about becoming a United States citizen, they tend to use the words naturalization and citizenship interchangeably, but do the two immigration law terms really mean the same thing? United States...
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...
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 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...