Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Step parent adoption FL

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Do you have the correct form? The case "style" (heading) in adoption cases usually reads: IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF (NAME OF CHILD). While the adoptive parent is the "Petitioner" their name(s) will not appear in the style of the the case.

If you would like a licensed attorney to assist you in completing your paperwork, you can contact any local legal aid organization for help.

You may find an organization in your area at the following link.

http://www.clsnet.org/laccPages/locations.phpd