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Jeanne Trudeau Tate's Answers
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What is the process of adopting an adult as my legal heir?
You need to file a petition to adopt in the circuit court where either you or the adoptee resides. You need to give notice to the birth father--if known--and set a hearing to have the court enter a final judgment effectuating the adoption. Of course, the adoptee must sign a consent to the adoption. Good luck! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Jeanne Trudeau Tate. Jeanne T. Tate P.A. 418 West Platt Street Tampa, Florida 33606 (813) 258-3355 ext 101 (813) 258-...
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When a family member adopts my children from DCF Custody will his girlfriend go down as adopting them also?
No. The girlfriend has to formally adopt the children to be considered their adoptive parent and, in addition, be married to the family member who is adopting. The children must be in the family members’ home for three months before the adoption can become final (not 6 months as stated below). Open adoption agreements with other siblings and family members are permitted and should be pursed if this is of interest. Indigent birth parents are entitled to free counsel in these kinds of...
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What information is allowed my Birth Mother in my adoption record?
It is not easy to open adoption records in Florida, especially without a compelling reasons (like medical). You might want to launch your own search, and these steps will help you get started on the journey. . 1. Just like a genealogy search, an adoption search should always begin with yourself. Write down everything you know about your birth and adoption, from the name of the hospital in which you were born to the agency which handled your adoption. 2. The best place to turn next, is your...
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Stepparent adoption of foreign citizens
Because the children's mother is deceased, this adoption can be processed very quickly and is really just a mater of drawing up teh paperwork (which is a little duanting but not for someone experienced in the field), ordering a putative father search, getting the case filed and a hearing set. If there is an urgent time sensitivity, this could be accomplished in a matter of days. Otherwise, a month is about the normal processing time frame. Jeanne Trudeau Tate PS I am assuming the chidlren...
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How do I get to adopt my grandson?
It appears that you have a very good case of abandonment and you should contact an attorney to handle this matter so that your grandson can be leagally secure in your custody. In Florida, birth parents that desire to establish and/or protect their parental rights are expected to pay a fair and reasonable amount of the expenses incurred in connection with the child and establish a relationship with the child. We attempt to locate and contact birth fathers (and birth mothers) to see if they...
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How does my ex husband sign over his rights so my husband can adopt them?
You should contact an attorney that specializes in adoption to handle this matter in Florida. A step parent petition for adoption can be filed to terminate the father's paretnal rights and finalize the adoption by your current husband. We can conclude those cases in a few weeks if all are coopearative. Jeanne T. Tate P.A. OFFICES Orlando, Tampa, Naples www.floridaadoptionattorney.com Follow us on Facebook Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/JeanneTTate...
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What is needed to reverse an adoption in Florida?
Reversing an adoption is very difficult and I would recommend that you instead consider having your birth father adopt you now. Since you are an adult, this a relatively simple process that only requires your consent, and the consent of your birth father plus notice (not the consent of) to your birthmother and adopted father. This will result in an amendment to your original birth certificate to reflect your birth father as your father. Jeanne T. Tate
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If I am a grandfather trying to adopt my grandson, do I have to file a motion to search the putative father registry?
Yes you need to search the putative father registry in all adoptions. Jeanne T. Tate P.A. 418 West Platt Street Tampa, Florida 33606 (813) 258-3355 ext 101 (813) 258-3373 Facsimile www.floridaadoptionattorney.com Follow us on Facebook Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/JeanneTTate Disclaimer I am not licensed in any other state than FL. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. This site presents...
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Step parent adoption with out consent from bilogical father
He cannot adopt without the birth father knowing (unless he cannot be found after diligent search), but you should contact an attorney to handle this matter because at first blush you have very good facts to support an adoption. In Florida, if able and aware of the pregnancy or the birth of the child, a birth father that desires to establish and/or protect his rights is expected to pay a fair and reasonable amount of the expenses incurred in connection with the mother's pregnancy and the child'...
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Is my daughter legally adopted by her stepfather
An adoption can only be created by going to court and obtaining a court order. It seems like you are talking about a name change or just a name issuance on the initial birth certificate and that is not enough. You should consider consulting an attorney to secure this imporatant legal relationship. Jeanne Jeanne T. Tate P.A. 418 West Platt Street Tampa, Florida 33606 (813) 258-3355 ext 101 (813) 258-3373 Facsimile www.floridaadoptionattorney.com Follow us on Facebook Follow me on...
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