In the State of Florida, the adoption of a relative is typically less complicated, handled in a shorter period of time, and is less inexpensive. As apposed to a non-relative adoption, the State of Florida the adoption of a relative does not require specific reports, certain recommendations, or favorable home study is required. In addition, relative adoptions do not require background checks or clearances, and a waiting period does not apply.

The shortened and less complicated process for a relative adoption is important in promoting the Florida legislatures intent for children to be afforded a permanent family life that supports it's preference for placement with relatives, whom a child already has an established relationship with.

As a law firm providing experienced child adoption by a relative attorney & lawyer legal services, assisting Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, and Polk County Florida residents with relative adoption legal issues, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation.

If you require the legal advice and representation regarding child adoption by a relative or other family law issues, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Winter Haven - Lakeland relative adoption attorney & lawyer. Contact the office of Shelley H. Shelton, P.A., at (863) 298-0606 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

A relative for the purpose of a relative adoption is determined to be those that shares the same bloodline, including, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and grandparents, grandchildren, half-brother, half-sisters, and great-grandparents.

In some situations, the step-parent may also be granted to adopt the children of their living or deceased spouse. In this situation consent of living biological parents or family members may need to be granted and confirmed in order to be allowed to seek the adoption of a step-child.

Whatever the reasons may be for seeking the adoption of a child who is related, it should be diligently represented to ensure all aspects of the adoption by a relative process goes smoothly and navigated properly.

For more information regarding the adoption of a child by a relative, contact Shelley H. Shelton, P.A., today by calling (863) 298-0606.

Shelley H. Shelton, P.A., aggressively defends the legal rights of those involved in a child adoption by a relative or other family law issues in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, and the entire Polk County Florida area.

If you require professional legal services regarding Child Adoption by a Relative or other Family Law issues, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Winter Haven - Lakeland Relative Adoption Attorney & Lawyer. Contact Shelley H. Shelton, P.A., today by calling (863) 298-0606.