Our firm has handled these as a "surprise" gift to the adoptive parent before. Basically, we would draft all the paperwork and then present it to...

Can I get full custody of my son if his father abandoned him?

If you are married you can do a stepparent adoption and terminate the birth father's rights if he consents or if you prove abandonment. If you are...

My friend is pregnant and isnt wanting anything to do with the baby...

It is not possible for you to process the adoption without using an adoption entity, which in Florida is a licensed attorney or a child-placing...

What are the steps I need to do in order to adopt my 18yr old step daughter ? How much will it cost and how long does it take?

You need to file a Petition for Adoption and attach the consent of your stepdaughter and your wife. Once your case is filed, you need to obtain...

No paternity ever established no name on birth certificate and has not seen child can stepfather adopt?

Your husband should be able to accomplish his goal of a stepparent adoption of your son. You can ask the birth father to consent, or you can seek...

How can i find out if my kids fathers parental rights have been terminated?

If the Department of Children and Families was involved, you can request records regarding your children directly from DCF. They will provide you...

Step parent adoption in Florida?

It is hard to give a legal opinion based on the facts you provided. It looks like you have a strong case of abandonment, but you have not disclosed...

Can I have my father adopt my children since their father consented to terminating his parental rights?

You have not given much information, but it sounds like your father will be able to adopt your children. If there is DCF involvement, it can...

I agree with Mr. Bachert, you can change your son's name and have him adopted by your husband in a stepparent adoption action. You can do this with...

Am I able to sign my child’s birth certificate ?

You will not be able to sign the birth certificate because you are not married. Even if you were married and you could place your name on the birth...