Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
adoption
i put my daughter up for adoption to a family i know i had no lawyer present just a guardian ad litem i signed a paper terminating my rights i had three days to change my mind it has passed but it did not go to court yet and now i want her back so i need to know if it is too late the paper i signed was for the adoptive parents to start the process and it stated that i was letting them adopt her
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: adoption
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It might not be too late. You need to take immediate action, however. You should retain an attorney and try to undo what you have done immediately before the matter progresses too far. It will be up to a court to make a final determination, but judges will usually allow a birth mother to change her mind if an adoption is not yet final.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: adoption
Of course, the Guardian Ad Litem represents the interest of the child and the three days are there for a cooling-off period in case you change your mind. That said, you still can go to Court and explain your situation. I would strongly adivse you see an attorney who handles these type of matters right away so the attorney can file an appropriate motion, or, if indigent, the Court will appoint one for you.
Re: adoption
Of course, the Guardian Ad Litem represents the interest of the child and the three days are there for a cooling-off period in case you change your mind. That said, you still can go to Court and explain your situation. I would strongly adivse you see an attorney who handles these type of matters right away so the attorney can file an appropriate motion, or, if indigent, the Court will appoint one for you.