Adopting Grandson With Consent

by Maureen from Brooksville, Florida, Hernando County

Adopting Grandson With Consent:
I need to know what I need to adopt my daughters son. She is going to sign over consent.

I do not have the money to hire a lawyer. She doesn't know how the father is.

She lives in Brooksville, FL and I live in Montgomery, AL.

Answer to Florida Court Forms Adoption Question

Dear Maureen,

The process for adopting a family member is similar to the process for a step-parent adoption. The forms for step-parent adoption can be found on the Florida Supreme Court's website at www.flcourts.org .

Looking over those forms and instructions will help you learn about the process, but the forms do not apply directly to a grandparent adoption. Unfortunately, there are no Florida Supreme Court approved forms available for a grandparent adoption.

The Florida Statute that governs adoptions is Chapter 63, Adoption. In a family adoption, including a grandparent adoption, there is generally no requirement for a background check or home study.

Have a look at our Family Adoptions in Florida page for a comprehensive guide on adoptions by extended family members.

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