Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: termination of parental rights

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Your husband can file a Petition to Terminate Parental Responsibilty with the circuit court in your county. I have looked and could only find a sample consent form in conjunction with a stepparent adoption. It can be adapted to fit the needs of your situation. It is found at: http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/981a1.pdf

Frankly, your husband should retain an attorney who can draft the appropriate pleadings. This is not a matter to be handled pro se (without an attorney).

Scott R. Jay, Esq.