Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Adoption of Foster Children

If you are already an approved adoptive placement, there should be no effect on your eligibility to adopt, unless the theft is a disqualifying offense.

If the Dept. knows about it, then you can ask them if it is. They do a background check on you any how, right?

I am sure this theft matter did not just pop up. It must have been around for the last 10 months and thus may have already been looked into.

You should call an attorney that handles adoptions on a regular basis and see what he advises.

Re: Adoption of Foster Children

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You should meet with an attorney who handles adoptions in your area to discuss the ramifications of your husband's actions. I would think that any investigation would reveal your husband's problems whether he is part of the adoption process or not. If you choose to leave him out at this late date, it would probably be like a neon light advising that there is a problem. The chances are good that the State of Florida would want both parents to be part of the process. Not disclosing his problems would possibly be worse than disclosure.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.