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January 2013 Conference for Florida’s Adoptive Parents and Prospective Adoptive Parents
Florida’s Adoption Information Center is holding a conference on Saturday, January 12, 2013, in Jacksonville, Florida, for adoptive parents and prospective adoptive parents. Florida’s Adoption Information Center was “created by the Florida Legislature to serve as a clearinghouse in every … Continue reading
Video: Same Sex Couple Adopts Child in Florida
The video below from WPTV News showcases a Florida same sex couple who were able to finally and legally expand their family by adopting a foster child for whom they had long looked after: Hillsborough County is a venue that … Continue reading
Tampa May Expand Domestic Partnership Recognition
The City of Tampa is considering an ordinance that would recognize domestic partnerships from communities around the United States. Currently, Tampa only recognizes the rights of those domestic partners who have registered with Tampa’s domestic partnership registry. According to the … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Family Law Explanation, Family Law News, Legislative Update
Tagged bisexual parental rights, bisexual rights, domestic partnership agreement, domestic partnership registration, domestic partnership registry, gay adoption, gay and lesbian parents, gay parental rights, gay partnership agreement, gay rights, lesbian adoption, lesbian parental rights, lesbian rights, LGBT family law rights, transgender parental rights
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In Which County Should I File My Florida Adoption Case?
Florida law provides a choice as to where prospective parents should file a case for termination of parental rights and adoption. Generally, the adoption must be filed where (i) the child lives or (ii) the adoption entity, intermediary, or attorney … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Family Law Explanation
Tagged adoption, adoption entity, adoption intermediary, adult adoption, bisexual parental rights, close relative adoption, Florida adoption, gay adoption, gay and lesbian parents, gay parental rights, lesbian adoption, lesbian parental rights, non-relative adoption, second parent adoption, stepchild adoption, stepparent adoption, Tampa Bay Adoption, transgender parental rights
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Florida Adoptions and the Indian Child Welfare Act
When a potential client comes into my office seeking to learn more information about Florida adoption (whether it be stepparent adoption, close relative adoption, second parent adoption, or non-relative adoption), two questions almost always seem to catch the potential client … Continue reading
Can I Adopt My Grandchild in Florida?
Do you have a grandchild or other close relative living with you? Do you want to ensure that you have the legal ability to make healthcare, education, and other major decisions for the child? Do you want to legally establish … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Family Law Explanation
Tagged adoption, adoption entity, adult adoption, close relative adoption, concurrent custody, Florida adoption, gay adoption, grandparent rights, lesbian adoption, non-relative adoption, second parent adoption, stepchild adoption, stepparent adoption, Tampa Bay Adoption, temporary child custody
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Legislative Update: Changes to Florida Statutes Section 63.062 – Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue
Florida recently passed updates to its Adoption statutes, which will go into effect on July 1, 2012. Among other statutes, section 63.062 was amended to clarify when it is necessary to obtain the consent for adoption of unmarried biological fathers … Continue reading
Rights Recognized in Tampa’s Domestic Partnership Registry
As President Obama today expressed his support for gay marriage, the State of Florida continues to define marriage as “a legal union between one man and one woman,” leaving homosexuals in loving relationships in a state of legal limbo. Attempting … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Family Law Explanation, Family Law News, Florida Statutes
Tagged adoption, change of name, child custody, common law marriage, domestic partnership registry, Family Law News, Florida adoption, gay adoption, gay marriage, gay partnership agreement, gay rights, Hillsborough County, lesbian adoption, lesbian rights, name change, parental responsibility, parental rights, partnership agreement, paternity, Pinellas County, prenuptial agreement, same sex couples, same sex marriage, second parent adoption, Tampa, time-sharing
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A Story of Second Parent Adoption
An article from The Guardian tells the tale of two lesbian partners who went through a second parent adoption: When Patricia Moreno was pregnant with her first child, she went through the usual existential doubts about how life as a … Continue reading
Legislative Update: Summary of Changes to Florida’s Adoption Laws
Many bills relating to family law were proposed this past legislative session. Many, if not most, of the bills died, while some, including House Bill 1163, passed both houses and were signed into law by Governor Scott. House Bill 1163 … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Family Law Explanation, Florida Statutes, Legislative Update
Tagged adoption, adoption entity, adult adoption, close relative adoption, Florida adoption, Florida Statutes, gay adoption, lesbian adoption, putative father registry, second parent adoption, stepchild adoption, stepparent adoption
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