Category Archives: Adoption
The Florida Adoption Process
Adopting a child is a wonderful way to create a family or ensure that your child gets the upbringing that they deserve. The adoption process can seem daunting, but an experienced Florida family law attorney can help answer all your questions and facilitate the process. At Bubley & Bubley, P.A. our skilled Tampa adoption… Read More »
Tampa Parents: Your Child’s Adoption Is Final, Now What?
The adoption process is complete after a lengthy and time-consuming process. Finally, the papers are signed, and you are officially a parent. Perhaps you have adopted a stepchild or undergone a home study. Or perhaps you have adopted a minor relative who was orphaned? No matter how you may have gotten to this part… Read More »
Adult Adoptions in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to the Adoption Network, nearly 135,000 children are adopted in the United States every year. While adoption usually involves children, adults can also be adopted in Florida. There are many myths and misconceptions about adult adoptions. Here, our Tampa adoption attorneys answer some of the most common questions. Adult Adoptions: Five Common Questions… Read More »
How to Prepare for an Adoption Home Study in Florida
Adoption can change the lives of children, parents, and families for the better. According to the most recent data from the National Council for Adoption (NCFA), approximately 135,000 are adopted in the United States each year. One study found that 97 percent of adoptive parents were happy that they made the decision. If you… Read More »
Completing A Stepparent Adoption In Florida
When a single parent remarries, his or her spouse can adopt the child through a process known as stepparent adoption. A stepparent adoption is quite different from other adoption methods. Typically, a stepparent adoption is a much quicker, simpler process because there is no need for a home study and the certification that the… Read More »
The Legal Requirements and Ramifications of Adopting a Child
Creating a family and leaving children behind to represent one’s values and achievements is a goal of many individuals. Most will achieve this end through the methods of natural reproduction, but others will choose to build a family through adoption. Adopting a child is one of the most rewarding acts a person can do,… Read More »