Consent Form for Minor Travel

Streamline Your Child’s International Travel with Our Notarized Minor Consent Forms Get Started: Consent Forms for Minor International Travel – Notarized Online Preparing for international travel can be a complex process, especially when it involves minors. As part of your essential travel checklist, a notarized minor travel consent form can’t be overlooked. At Florida Document … Read more

Myths and Realities – Florida Pro Se Step-Parent, Relative, and Adult Adoptions

Pro Se Florida Adoptions Myths and Reality

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

OBTENCIÓN DE UNA APOSTILLA PARA UN CERTIFICADO DE NACIMIENTO DE FLORIDA

COMO OBTENER UNA APOSTILLA PARA UN CERTIFICADO DE NACIMIENTO DE FLORIDA Las embajadas o consulados extranjeros a menudo requieren una apostilla o un certificado notarial para los registros civiles. Uno de los documentos más comunes para los que las personas piden certificaciones de apostilla es un certificado de nacimiento de Florida. Porque se necesita una … Read more

5 Ways to Navigate Florida’s New Relative Adoption Laws: Urgent Considerations for Relatives

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

Dancing Through Property Sales: Underwriters, Online Notaries, and the Florida Statutes Two-Step

Dancing Through Property Sales: Underwriters, Online Notaries, and the Florida Statutes Two-Step Introduction Selling a property can be a complex process, like a well-choreographed dance with each step leading to a grand finale. However, even the most elegant waltz can be disrupted by a misstep or an unexpected tango with an underwriter. While title companies … Read more

Unlocking Digital Notary Services: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Certified Remote Online Notary in Florida

Introduction RON or Remote Online Notarization is a comprehensive online notary service. The digital service lets you sign and notarize documents electronically, all you need is a device – a computer, tablet, or smartphone – with a working webcam and microphone. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, certified Florida online notaries play an indispensable … Read more

Understanding Florida Advance Directives: Benefits, Uses, and Legal Requirements

Florida Advance Directive

What is an Advance Directive? An Advance Directive: what is it, why is it important, and how can you make sure yours is legally sound? These are common questions, and understanding the answers is fundamental to ensuring your healthcare wishes are respected. Here at Florida Document Specialists, we specialize in the nonlawyer preparation of Advance … Read more

Say ‘I Do’ from Miles Apart: Montana’s Proxy Marriages Made Easy with Online Notarization

Montana Proxy Marriages

Bridging Distance with Proxy Marriages: A Unique Alternative for Couples Facing Logistical Challenges Marriage is a legally binding and sacred union between two people. However, in certain circumstances, it may not be feasible or practical for both parties to be physically present during the ceremony. This is where proxy marriages come into play. Proxy marriages … Read more

China Joins the Hague Convention on Apostilles

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Return to Main Apostille Page A New Chapter in International Relations: China Joins the Hague Apostille Convention China’s accession to the Hague Apostille Convention is a momentous occasion for international relations. As of November 2023, individuals and businesses seeking apostille services will benefit greatly from this development. It will streamline document legalization and improve interactions … Read more

Don’t Hit Snooze on Your Dreams!

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Dreams without action.  What do you have left?  Dreams. Some of the most successful people in history were dreamers, but they obviously did more than sleep… they took the next step. One of my favorite quotes goes something like this… If you don’t pursue your dreams, someone else will pay you to pursue theirs.  How … Read more