Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

adopting a 13 year old step son

I am little confuse. I am trying to adopt my step son in Florida. I have all the form required. but on the for FFLF12.981(B)1 Joint petition for adopting stepparent question 9 ask (The following person(s) required to consent and the conset form of affidavit of nonpaternity is attached) but in the instruction says (that this form cannot be predated) I already have the form of consent from his bio-father. what should I do?


Asked on 3/26/09, 10:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: adopting a 13 year old step son

First of all, don't do an adoption--even a step-parent adoption--without a lawyer. You're dealing with a child's life, and that's something you don't want to screw up.

But to answer your question, it's okay (at least in the counties where I practice) if your consent to adoption affidavit from the biological father predates the filing date or signature date of your petition.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 12:51 pm


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