Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Step parent adoption default

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You stated that you "sent a step parent adoption to your ex boyfriend". If it was only mailed then the adoption will probably be denied by the court until proper service has been effected by the sheriff in your county or a certified civil process server. The clerk will not enter a default without proper service nor will a court. Without notice, there can be no final hearing.

You would be wise to retain an experienced attorney to see that this matter is handled properly and to expedite it coming to a final hearing.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.