Where can I find Florida's adoption statutes?

Florida stepparent adoption is governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 63. Here are the key statutes:

• Fla. Stat. § 63.102

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0063/0063.html

• Fla. Stat. § 63.062

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0063/0063.html

• Fla. Stat. § 63.064

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0063/0063.html

• Fla. Stat. § 63.054

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0063/0063.html

• Fla. Stat. § 63.172

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0063/0063.html

Key provisions:

• Residency: 6 months (Fla. Stat. § 63.102)
• Abandonment: 12 months (Fla. Stat. § 63.089)
• Child consent: Age 12+ (Fla. Stat. § 63.062)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (Fla. Stat. § 63.092)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with Florida law. But they're here if you want to review them.