When to use a stepparent adoption form in Florida?
This is the stepparent adoption form used when a stepparent is adopting their spouse’s minor child or children in Florida. The name to be given to the child or children after the adoption should be used in the heading of the joint stepparent adoption petition.
Who is the petitioner in a joint stepparent adoption?
The name to be given to the child or children after the adoption should be used in the heading of the joint stepparent adoption petition. The stepparent is the petitioner, because he or she is the one who is asking the court for legal action.
Where can I find the Florida Supreme Court approved family law form?
So you can follow along, go ahead and download the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981 (b) (1) from the state court’s website. To purchase our premium PDF fillable adoption form shown below, just click on the image ($3.50).
How do I get a search of the Florida putative father registry?
Section 63.054, Florida Statutes, requires that in each adoption proceeding the Florida Putative Father Registry be searched. You will need an order from the judge to do this, which you can request by filing a Motion for Search of the Putative Father Registry, Form 12.981 (a) (6).
Can I adopt my spouse’s child in Florida?
LGBT couples and stepparents can adopt their spouse’s child through a stepparent adoption if they’re under 18, or an adult adoption if they’re 18 or older, to establish the same legal parental rights as their spouse. Unlike many other states, there’s no specified age requirement to be able to adopt someone over 18 in Florida.
How long does it take to finalize an adoption in Florida?
In the case of an entity adoption, the adoptive parents are not eligible to finalize their adoption until 30 days after the judgment terminating parental rights or 90 days after placement of the child in their home, whichever event occurs later. Good cause may be shown for a shortening of these time periods.
What is the difference between stepparent and adult adoption?
In the stepparent, close relative and adult adoption, the adoptive parents are eligible to immediately finalize their adoption.