Florida Court: Adoption over Permanent Guardianship
Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal recently held that permanent guardianship with relatives is not part of the least restrictive means analysis and does not defeat a termination of parental rights petition in B.B. v. D.C.F. B.B.’s child was removed from him...
Relative Adoptions in Florida
Many of my clients are surprised to learn how simple and relatively inexpensive a relative adoption can be. In Florida, relatives can adopt within the third degree without a home study. The price of a home study in Florida typically ranges between $800-$2000 and thus...
Celebrate Foster Families
I’ve had the honor and the privilege of meeting hundreds of foster families through my adoption practice in North Central Florida. These families are frequently adopting children with special needs that require a significant parenting commitment. They take care of our...
Florida Court of Appeal Applies Full Faith & Credit Clause to Gay Adoption Issue
Pursuant to a landmark court ruling by the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida, issued May 13, 2009, Florida must give full faith and credit to adoptions granted to same-sex couples by other states. The ruling represents a significant clarification of the...
North Florida Adoption Blog Written by an Experienced Attorney
My practice focuses exclusively on Adoption Law in North Central Florida (Gainesville, Ocala, Jacksonville, Lake City, Tallahassee). I am an experienced adoption law attorney and understand the laws specific to Florida as well as national and international issues....