Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Dissolution of Adoption
My parents adopted my 15 year old cousin less than a year ago trying to give her the opportunity at a better life. She has instead turned theirs completely upside down in a very short amount of time. She has invited a known felon (who is currently in jail for 13 felonies and 4 misdemeanors for burglary with armed weapon charges) into their home to have sex with her. she is a pathological liar. the list goes on and on. No other family members want her because of how she is and going back to her parents is not an option because they will not take her. What are my parents' options? Can they dissolve it? Will they send her to an orphanage or something? My parents have even looked into residential schools but the ones where they make the child stay are private and are way too expensive. They cannot afford that. My parents also have my younger brother they are caring for who is a special needs child and sometimes she is not good to be around. Help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Dissolution of Adoption
Unfortunately, your parents are not going to be able to rescind the adoption or relinquish their parental rights. If the child becomes involved in criminal activity, through the juvenile justice system, the child could be placed in a "boot camp" or other facility. Your cousin would need to be established as an "incorrigible minor". Once your cousin was adopted, your cousin is a child of your parents and they have the same obligation to her as they have to your special needs younger brother.
Re: Dissolution of Adoption
Unfortunately, your parents are not going to be able to rescind the adoption or relinquish their parental rights. If the child becomes involved in criminal activity, through the juvenile justice system, the child could be placed in a "boot camp" or other facility. Your cousin would need to be established as an "incorrigible minor". Once your cousin was adopted, your cousin is a child of your parents and they have the same obligation to her as they have to your special needs younger brother.
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