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Contact Us Table of Contents Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Florida is Very Popular Across the United States, an increasing number of children are being raised by relatives other than their biological parents. In Florida, approximately 170,000 children, which is around 4% of the state’s child population, live with a relative without a parent present. Often, … Read more
Navigating the Complexities of Adoption and Immigration: A Comprehensive Guide Adoption can be a rewarding experience but is often complicated by various legal requirements, more so when it involves immigration. Whether adopting domestically or internationally, there are nuances to understand, particularly concerning age, qualifications, and residency. This blog aims to provide an all-encompassing view of … Read more
Navigating Relative and Stepparent Adoptions: A Guide to the Florida Putative Father Registry Putative Father Registry: Introduction Navigating the adoption process can be complex, and when relative or stepparent adoptions are involved, understanding the role of the Florida Putative Father Registry is crucial. Established in 2003 during the Adoption Reform Act, the Florida Putative Father … Read more
Myths and Facts Pregnant and Scared? In the Hospital? Contact Us A Critical Choice: What Every Birth Mother Should Know About Adoption When DCF Appears at the Hospital Childbirth is a transformative life event. However, when the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) makes an appearance, a shroud of uncertainty can overshadow this otherwise … Read more
You Want to Adopt, but DCF (Florida Department of Children and Families) has Sheltered or Placed your Grandchild or Relative in Foster Care? One of the most heartbreaking and common inquiries we receive at Florida Family Adoptions are relatives (usually grandparents) reaching out for help with filing a pro se Relative Adoption when the child … Read more
Frequently we receive calls at Florida Family Adoptions where the pro se party has “heard” or has been “told” something about Florida adoptions that isn’t accurate. I have compiled a list of the most common myths and realities, and I hope this will help others who are contemplating filing a pro se grandparent, relative, step-parent … Read more
Adopting Grandchildren?: Navigating the New Landscape of Relative Adoptions in Florida – Legal Changes and Their Implications DCF and Foster Families: No Good News for Adopting Grandchildren or Relatives in Florida Relative adoptions in Florida are undergoing a seismic shift due to recent legislative changes that significantly impact the involvement of the Department of Children … Read more
Pursuing Relative Adoption When DCF Becomes Involved As part of our mission at Florida Family Adoptions, we provide nonlawyer document preparation services for relative adoptions in Florida. Through years of navigating this intricate field, we have gained vital insights into the challenges many families face, especially when they cross paths with the Florida Department of … Read more
Can I Adopt My Grandchild(ren) or Close Relative in Florida Affordably Without an Attorney? Most likely, yes! Your reasons for adopting your grandchild(ren) or relative are varied, but your situation is all too common across Florida. It is estimated that almost a half-million children in Florida live in homes with their grandparents or other close … Read more
If you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling who wants to adopt a family member in Florida, you already know that this can be done through a relative or kinship adoption under Florida statutes chapter 63. This type of adoption is a quicker and less expensive process compared to regular adoptions. While similar to … Read more