What specific documents are included in the Florida adoption package?

Great question! Here's exactly what's included in our Florida stepparent adoption package:

Core Adoption Documents:

• Petition for Adoption
• Order/Decree of Adoption
• Consent to Adoption form (if the other parent is consenting)
• Consent of Spouse/Parent
• Certificate of Adoption/Service

For Cases Where the Other Parent's Location is Unknown:

• Affidavit of Diligent Search
• Motion for Service by Publication/Registry Search
• Order for Service by Publication

Service & Notice Documents:

• Citation/Service of Process documents
• Notice of Adoption Hearing

Additional Forms:

• Background Check forms and instructions (required for the adopting stepparent)
• Name Change documents (if you're changing the child's name)
• New Birth Certificate application

Plus:

• Step-by-step filing instructions customized for your specific Florida county
• Unlimited form revisions — if anything needs to be changed, we do it at no extra cost
• Unlimited email support throughout your entire adoption process
• 100% court acceptance guarantee — our forms are always accepted

All documents are prepared within 24 hours of submitting your questionnaire and are customized specifically for your family's situation and the county where you'll be filing.

Florida does require a background check on the adopting stepparent (results typically take 3-4 weeks), and Florida's filing fees are among the highest in the country at around $401-$450 depending on your county — but you'll save thousands compared to hiring an attorney.

Do you have questions about any specific document or the Florida process?