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300 Third St N.W.
Winter Haven, Fl 33881
Phone: (863) 297-5608
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Adoption by a Relative Attorney
Professional
Adoption
Attorney and
Lawyer,
providing experienced Child Adoption by a
Relative
legal
services in Lakeland,
Winter Haven,
Bartow,
and Polk County Florida.
In a perfect world, the adoption of a child who is a
relative would not be necessary. However when a
situation arises when the well being of a grandchild,
niece, nephew, or other relatives is at risk, or
necessary due to the loss of one or both parents, a
relative adoption is often the best situation for a
child or children.
The child(ren) are able to be cared for by someone who
is not a stranger, whom they already have a relationship
with, and who they trust.
A relative child adoption situation in inherently
different based upon the unique issues surrounding the
adoption request. In the State of Florida, the adoption
of a relative is typically less complicated, handled in
a shorter period of time, and is less inexpensive.
Additionally, in an adoption of a relative, in the State
of Florida does not require specific reports, certain
recommendations, a favorable home study, or require
background checks or clearances, and a waiting period,
as in a non-relative adoption
The shortened and less complicated process for a
relative adoption is important in promoting the Florida
legislatures intent for children to be afforded a
permanent family life that supports it's preference for
placement with relatives, whom a child already has an
established relationship with.
Michelle R. Donahue,
an experienced relative child adoption attorney &
lawyer, assists Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, and Polk
County Florida residents with legal issues and disputes
regarding the adoption of a child by a relative and
other divorce and family law matters.
We are committed
to providing each of our child adoption by a relative
clients with the highest standard of legal
representation while using every available resource to
protect your legal rights, options, and interests.
Contact
Michelle R. Donahue, P.A.,
at calling
(863) 297-5608
today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
The shortened and less complicated process for a
relative adoption is important in promoting the Florida
legislatures intent for children to be afforded a
permanent family life that supports it's preference for
placement with relatives, whom a child already has an
established relationship with.
A relative for the purpose of a relative adoption is
determined to be those that shares the same bloodline,
including, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews,
nieces, and grandparents, grandchildren, half-brother,
half-sisters, and great-grandparents.
In some situations, the step-parent may also be granted
to adopt the children of their living or deceased
spouse. In this situation consent of living biological
parents or family members may need to be granted and
confirmed in order to be allowed to seek the adoption of
a step-child.
Whatever the reasons may be for seeking the adoption of
a child who is related, it should be diligently
represented to ensure all aspects of the adoption by
a relative process goes smoothly and navigated
properly.
If you are
considering adopting a child who is a relative, or
already dealing with child adoption legal issues or
disputes in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, and the Polk
County Florida area, make sure your legal rights are
protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced
Lakeland relative adoption attorney & lawyer by
contacting
Michelle R. Donahue, P.A.,
at calling
(863) 297-5608.
It is important to note, the longer one waits to obtain
legal representation regarding
the adoption of a child who is a relative,
or other divorce and family law issues or disputes, your
ability to achieve a successful outcome may be directly
affected. We urge you to be proactive when it comes to
your legal rights by seeking the legal advice and
representation of an experienced
child adoption by a relative
attorney or lawyer
as soon as possible. Contact
Michelle
R.
Donahue, P.A.,
today at calling
(863) 297-5608.
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