What is the process of changing the last name of a child into hes biological father?

If you live in Florida, the process is not complicated. Many Family Law Clerk's Offices offer to the public a Name Change Packet. Or, you can...

My son is 13 year old and has been raised by me since birth and my husband since he was 3 year old, his biological father lives

There are different approaches to terminating the biological father's rights: voluntary (he consents in writing) or involuntary (without his...

Does kinship adoption exist for international adoption?

International adoption can be complex and an experienced agency/attorney is a must. Your best first step is to go to the US State Department...

A friend of mine is due in a month. She is giving the child to us once the child is born. Can I complete the adoption on my own?

The Florida Adoption Act requires that you use a Florida licensed professional (attorney or agency) to adopt a child. There are many legal issues...

It can be done through the US State Department, working with the Jamaican government, but, you will need some help with the legal proceeding in...

My cousin and his girlfriend are planning on letting me adopt their newborn baby. They live in PA, I'm in FL. Where do we start?

You will need a home study and the assistance of an adoption agency or attorney with experience in interstate adoption issues (there are very...

How do I apply a petition for fl birth certificate of foreign birth. What papers do I need?

After you complete the Recognition of Foreign Adoption in court, you can submit an application to the Florida Department of Health. I have handled...

Can he relinquish his parental right?

Yes,by an irrevocable affidavit of nonpaternity. The Florida Adoption Act has specific requirements for this to be effective, so you should...

In Florida, a biological parent can have his/her rights terminated under a finding of abandonment. Contact me at www.adoptfla.com if you would...

What do I need to expect for an interstate adoption between Florida and California?

You can certainly have the adoption paperwork done here in Florida (consents), termination of parental rights (you didn't mention the biological...