What is the process of terminating parental rights in Florida? And am I able to change my daughter's last name to my fiancé's?
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Answered on April 27, 2018
You cannot simply terminate his parental rights--this is a common misconception. The only way to accomplish that would be to marry your fiancé...
Where can I get a form, in Florida, for voluntary parental termination?
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Answered on April 25, 2018
You cannot find a form because there is no way--- most likely anywhere in the US --for a biological parent to simply voluntarily sign away their...
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Can I adopt my stepson without consent from his mother if she has minimal contact with him and has not paid child support
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Answered on April 25, 2018
You must initiate a step parent adoption and regardless of the mother's absence and disinterest she must be formally served with your joint...
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Can a parent get their rights back after signing it away?
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Answered on April 24, 2018
If you sign a Consent for Adoption, or a form entitled Affidavit of Non-Paternity (used when a possible father does not oppose a proposed adoption...
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Can my fiance still adopt my daughter even though we are not married yet? Also can I change her name without Bio dad's consent?
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Answered on April 20, 2018
You have to be married in order for your boyfriend to join you in a petition for step parent adoption, nor can you serve legal paperwork yourself...
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What forms do I need?
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Answered on April 18, 2018
Attempting to represent yourself, even in a fairly straight forward step parent adoption, often adds months to the process with no guarantee the...
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Can my boyfriend adopt my son?
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Answered on April 06, 2018
In Florida your boyfriend cannot adopt your son without your being married to him. You can file a Petition for Step Parent adoption once you are...
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Does non-custodial parent of a 16 yr old automatically assume the role of custodial parent if the custodial parent is in jail ?
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Answered on April 05, 2018
This is not an adoption question. The fact that the father is listed on the child's birth certificate does not mean he has been found to be the...
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How can I get my son back without any issues?
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Answered on April 03, 2018
As the child's mother you are the only one with parental rights to the child. Assuming you were not married even if the father was listed on the...
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Can I charge the birth mom with abandonment in the state of Florida ? I have been permanent guardian
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Answered on March 29, 2018
You have not provided enough information for this question to be fully answered. What is your relationship to these children?? Have you been...
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