Miami Adoption Attorney for Florida Families
From our Miami office, Granda & Associates helps everyone engaged with the Florida adoption procedure, including birth parents and adoptive families. We have concluded many adoptions, and we bring that experience to each case.
Florida adoption process overview in Miami
Adopting a child can be one of the greatest moments of your life. Giving a child a loving home is something to be cherished. There are, though, many steps leading up to the adoption itself, and to ensure the situation remains a happy one, you’ll want to make sure the proper procedure is followed.
Our firm has worked on many adoption cases. We have worked successfully in both uncontested cases—where the birth parents give their consent—and contested cases—where the birth parents are either unable to be located or do not give consent. We have also worked with closed adoption cases where the adoptive parents and the birth parents do not meet, and, alternatively, have dealt with open adoptions where the birth and adoptive parents do meet. Regardless of the type of adoption you may be looking into, we are here to provide our expert advice to keep this a joyous moment for all involved.
If you are thinking about adoption in Florida, contact us today for your free adoption case assessment. We will address your worries and answer your inquiries with both the sympathy and experience you desire in this honorable endeavor.
A background on Florida adoption options
When many think of adoption, they think of a couple who takes in a young child and raises him or her as their own. But there’s so much more to it. The more you know, the better prepared you’ll be for the event.
Relative adoption in Florida
Unlike typical adoption cases, the adopting relative can straightforwardly petition for adoption without first ending parental rights. This outcome is a single proceeding which decreases lawyer time and legitimate expenses. Although relative adoptions in Florida are extremely straightforward, you are advised to seek counsel with an accomplished adoption lawyer. In Florida, relatives of many types can adopt without a home report, including: Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Siblings, Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins.
Agency adoption guidance
Agency Adoption is an adoption that is facilitated by a state licensed attorney who provides counseling to birthparents, home studies to prospective adoptive parents, relinquishment services and post-placement programs.
Stepparent adoption cases
Step-Parent Adoptions vary widely in complexity. We have concluded Step-Parent Adoptions with very complicated family dynamics and others that are straightforward where the birth parent agrees to the Adoption or has passed away.
Adult adoption in Florida
Florida law enables adults to be adopted. Not only is this emotionally meaningful, it legally formalizes the relationship. Adult adoptions require only the consent of the adopting guardian and the adult adoptee.
Whether you’re just beginning to consider an adoption, hoping to conclude an adoption, or you are thinking about surrendering your child for adoption, contact our caring, experienced team today so we can determine how to best help you.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of adoption are discussed under Florida law?
Florida adoption matters may include uncontested or contested adoptions, open or closed adoptions, relative adoptions, agency adoptions, step-parent adoptions, and adult adoptions. Each type follows different facts and procedures.
How is a relative adoption different?
A qualifying relative may be able to petition for adoption without first completing a separate proceeding to terminate parental rights. Eligibility and the required process depend on the relationship and circumstances.
Can an adult be adopted in Florida?
Florida law permits adult adoption. The process legally formalizes the relationship and generally requires consent from the adopting adult and the adult adoptee.
These answers provide general information and are not legal advice. The appropriate approach depends on the facts of each matter.
Speak with a Miami adoption lawyer
Our Miami family law office helps South Florida families understand the Florida adoption process, from stepparent and relative adoption paperwork to planning for hearings and next steps.
Miami office: 8900 SW 117th Ave, Suite C-208, Miami, FL 33186.