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Child Adoption by a
Relative
Kissimmee
Relative Child Adoption
Attorney
- Lawyer, providing professional
Child Adoption by a Relative
and other Family Law
legal services in
Kissimmee, St Cloud, Orlando, Osceola &
Orange Counties and the Central
Florida area.
 In
the State of Florida, baring unforeseen complications or legal disputes by other
family members, the
adoption of a minor child by a relative is typically a much easier process than that
of an adoption of a minor child who is not related.
Relatives who are considered to be able to adopt a minor child
who
is a relative include an aunt, uncle, grandparent, step-parent, or other
relative who is a first, second, or third degree relative, known as "The
Third Degree of Consanguinity". Family members who are considered to be
relatives in "The Third Degree of Consanguinity" include children, parents,
brothers, sisters, half-brothers, half-sisters, grandchildren, grandparents,
uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, great-grandparents, and great-grandchildren.
In the State of Florida a Relative Adoption is quicker, easier,
and less expensive. You are not required to obtain a
recommendation or favorable home study,
undergo background checks or clearances, or required to go
through the typical waiting period required in non-relative
adoptions.
The
Law Office of
Ernest J. Mullins, P.A.,
represents the legal rights and goals of those
involved in
child adoption by a relative
or other
family law issues in Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange
County, and the entire
Central
Florida area. For a confidential legal
consultation, please call
(407) 846-1111.
A minor child adoption by a relative may be sought for a
variety of reasons such as:
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Long-term or permanent incapacitation of one or both of a minor child's
parents
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To
avoid
the potential of a minor child relative being put into the foster care
system
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The
death of one or both parents of the minor child
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In
cases that the minor child's welfare will be put in jeopardy if custody is
awarded to a parent or guardian that is a drug addict, alcoholic, sex
offender, has a history physical or mental abuse, or is without means to
properly care for the minor child
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Or
any
other special circumstances where the best interest of a minor child will be
better served by a relative minor child adoption than the current or
impending circumstances regarding the upbringing of the minor child
Allowing minor children to grow up with people they are
familiar with and trust often ensures the best interest of a child
is maintained throughout the child's upbringing.
Approximately 1.3 million children in America are currently
being raised by relatives other than their biological parents.
In the last 10 years, estimates indicate that there has been a
40% increase in the number of grandparents raising their
grandchildren. While this number may seem high, it also shows
the courts focus on maintaining what is in the best interest
of minor children, even if it means awarding custody of a
minor child to a surviving parent is not in the minor
child's best interest.
When involved
in relative adoption and family law issues
in
Kissimmee,
Orlando, Osceola County, Orange County, or the
surrounding
Central
Florida area, hiring an experienced
relative adoption
attorney or lawyer may provide the best
opportunity to achieve a fair and
reasonable resolution to family law issues or disputes.
Anyone requiring professional legal services regarding
child adoption by a relative
or
other family law issues should be proactive in
protecting their legal
rights and seek the legal advice of
an experienced relative adoption attorney, lawyer,
or law firm.
For a confidential legal consultation contact
The
Law Office of
Ernest J. Mullins, P.A.,
at
(407) 846-1111.
Kissimmee
Relative Child Adoption
Attorney
- Lawyer, providing professional
Child Adoption by a Relative
and other Family Law
legal services in
Kissimmee, St Cloud, Orlando, Osceola &
Orange Counties and the Central
Florida area.
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