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No. Florida allows you to represent yourself in stepparent adoption cases. Our court-approved forms package provides everything you need compliant with Chapter 63.
For more information about Florida stepparent adoption, visit stepparentadoption360.com or call (855) 924-0450.
Stepparent adoption in Florida at a glance
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Florida families we've helped
- 1,228
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