Dont know the biological father
It is not clear from your question if you were married at the time your son was born. That answer has a material affect on the answer to your...
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It is not clear from your question if you were married at the time your son was born. That answer has a material affect on the answer to your...
He cannot adopt without the birth father knowing (unless he cannot be found after diligent search), but you should contact an attorney to handle...
You should contact an attorney to handle this matter as at first blush you have very good facts to support an adoption. In Florida, if able and...
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...
A step parent adoption proceeding in Florida is usually combined with the termination of parental rights phase and all pertinent information should...
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...
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The fees and costs to do a guardianship is not significantly different than an adoption so I woud go the adoption route. If finances are an issue,...
You should contact an attorney to handle this matter . In Florida, if able and aware of the pregnancy or the birth of the child, a birth father...
You should contact an attorney to handle this matter as at first blush you have very good facts to support an adoption. In Florida, a birth mother...
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...
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