I’ve seen the following scenario hundreds of times in my practice throughout the years. A potential client has been caring for their grandchild, or niece or nephew for an extended period. The child’s parents have …
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Are you raising a relative’s child?
We all know someone who is raising a grandchild or niece or nephew because the child’s parents are unable or unwilling to parent the child. Though such relatives provide needed stability in the child’s otherwise …
Continue readingMyth: 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 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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