When adopting a child in Florida who is not related to you by blood or marriage, there are certain expenditures that are permitted by law and others that aren’t (Florida Statutes section 63.097). Knowing the …
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Myth: You Need an Adoption Agency
Did you know that an adoption agency is not required in Florida adoptions? Whether you are planning to adopt a non-related child, a related child (grandchild, niece, sibling, etc.), a stepchild, or an adult, you …
Continue readingLegal Father Trumps Biological Father, Sometimes.
It’s not uncommon for a married woman who is separated from her spouse to find herself pregnant, and her spouse is not the biological father. Naturally, questions arise of who is the baby’s father, and …
Continue readingWhat is an Unmarried Biological Father?
In Florida, a father is an unmarried biological father if he is not married to the mother at the time of the conception or birth of the child; and (a) he has not been adjudicated …
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