I need help finding my adoption records . I. was adopted by my step dad in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland but i live in florida

Reach out to Madonna Finney- adoption Attorney in your area.

Is this situation with Florida DCF legal?

Yes. It’s not only possible but highly probable. In Florida an unmarried bio dad is obligated to protect his potential parental right by filing...

Can an unborn child be taken away if there is a previous TPR case?

Not likely since she relinquished voluntarily as opposed to involuntarily. In the event DCF steps in for whatever reason, your sister has the...

Can a B2 visa holder give birth to a child and inmediatly give the baby to adoption?

Yes. Under Florida law a birth mother can sign consents when 48 hours have elapsed since giving birth or the doctor says she is fit to be...

So I singed my rights away to my kids to there grandma. But now I'm having another baby

Answer is : it depends. Do you still have an open dependency case? Did you voluntarily sign consents to the grandmother? I take it you want to...

It varies but typically a stepparent/adult adoption runs $2500.00 plus costs.

The short answer is yes! At 18 you become an adult. Your prospective adoptive parents sign a petition and you consent. Your parents are placed on...

Can my spouse adopt my daughter if we are not married and the birth father consents ?

The short answer is Yes. However, there will be more involved than if you were already married. Best of luck, Ellen Kaplan, Esq

Are you a lawyer experienced in adult adoption?

I am happy to assist. Feel free to contact my office at 954-341-1309

I want to be adopted by my step dad but I’m 18 now. Is it still possible?

Yes. Your step father can petition to adopt you as an adult. Speak with an adoption Attorney who can advise you on how to proceed. Ellen Kaplan, Esq