Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: adoption

Heavens no! If the one parent knew where the other parent was all the time and did not notify the court in that state, so the other parent could have notice of the hearing, it probably could be set aside.

Have an attorney in that state take a look at all the pertinent facts.

Re: adoption

My initial thought is absolutely not. I guess the only exception would be where there is no father listed on the birth certificate, and paternity has not been established as a matter of law (i.e. you weren't married when the baby was born or conceived).

But even then, in an adoption proceeding, notice to the father would have to be attempted through the national registry or other means.

Re: adoption

In order for a child to placed up for adoption, the parental rights of the other parent would need to be terminated. There are notice requirements before a child could be placed up for adoption. Any responsible Adoption agency would insist that all parental claims have bee addressed.

Re: adoption

no