Adopting Children, Becoming Parents ...
Daytona Beach, Florida, Adoption Attorney Jeffrey A. Klein
Birth parents are not always able to raise their children. When an adoptive parent assumes the role of parent, new families are born, and children receive a chance at a better life.
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Call 1-866-819-6032 or contact me online
At The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein, I represent all parties in the adoption process, helping the adoption proceed smoothly. I handle a variety of relative adoptions helping stepparents adopt stepchildren, helping grandparents adopt grandchildren and helping other close family members - like aunts and uncles - adopt their nieces and nephews.
Many Adoptions Are Actually Non-Confrontational
Let us use an example. Say a stepfather wants to adopt his wife's child. Before that can happen, however, the biological father's parental rights must be terminated. Sometimes, the biological father will resist. Most times, though, the father will see that the adoption is actually in everyone's mutual best interests and consent to the adoption.
Once parental rights are terminated, the biological father no longer has an obligation to pay future child support.
If there were a conflict, however, the mother and stepfather would have to provide evidence that the biological father is an unfit parent. This could be because of drug use, abusive behavior, prolonged periods of absence in the child's life or failure to assume parental support obligations. If the court finds the biological father to be unfit, then his parental rights can be terminated, even against his will.
Handling Adoption And Stepparent Adoption Cases State-Wide
My office is located in Daytona Beach, on US Hwy 1. However, I handle adoption cases all throughout the State of Florida, even in the Panhandle. The key to a successful adoption is getting to know the adoptive parent's individual needs. Once I understand your particular needs, I will prepare and then file in your county of residence all of the paperwork needed to proceed with your adoption. In most cases you will not need to appear in court - the circuit judge in your county will simply enter a final order of adoption of giving you all of the rights and responsibilities of the child's birth parent.
I focus specifically on family law, and I take a thorough, detail-oriented approach that helps my clients' cases proceed smoothly. For a free consultation, call 1-866-819-6032 or contact my office online.
