Adoption is a beautiful way to grow your family, but it can also be a complex legal process. Whether you’re adopting domestically, internationally, or through the foster care system, understanding the legal requirements and procedures is key to a successful adoption.
Types of Adoption in :
- Private Adoption: When birth parents voluntarily place their child with adoptive parents.
- Agency Adoption: Facilitated through licensed agencies, often involving children in foster care.
- Step-parent Adoption: When a spouse adopts their partner’s biological child.
- International Adoption: Involves the adoption of a child from another country, requiring compliance with both U.S. and international laws.
Florida requires prospective adoptive parents to undergo a home study, a process where a licensed professional evaluates your living situation, background, and readiness to adopt. Once the adoption is finalized, the child legally becomes part of your family, with the same rights as a biological child.
At Sallato & Associates, P.A., we provide guidance through every step of the adoption process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and helping families navigate the emotional journey of adoption.