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Originally Posted By Joe

I recently did my own step parent adpotion. Because my divorce was originally done in Kansas it was a little complicated, but still very simple to accomplish. Everyone at the Court was willing to help and offer assistance, but not legal advise. You can get forms and instructions from http://www.pbcountyclerk.com/ click the Divorce link the self-help center.
in my case I prepared an order in whcih my former wife irrevocably relinquished her parental rights. The order clearly explained that what she was doing. Then she had it signed in front of a notary, I went to the Judge who signed the order without reading it, because it was agreed to and notarized.
At the same time I had went to the Self-Help Center purchased the adoption forms, and filled them out. With all documents in hand and with my wife and children who where old enough to express there deseires I went to the 15th Circut Court in Palm Beach, to the judges chambers prior to the hearing of the day and asked the clerk if the judge had a moment to sign an agreed upon order. She came out looked at the orders asked my wife if she understood what she was agreeing to, the adoption of my children, and signed the orders on the spot.
The key here was that the bio mom agreed to it all. In the course of my divorce I only used an attorny once, to determine child support, as that is an ugly matter and the ex and I wanted no part of it. As part of her relinquishment of rights I agreed to forgive all past due support, and she can still see the kids when she wants to. She is not a bad person, just undermotivated. The poit is that the Judges will sign an agreed order without any hassel because the parents working together is the Holy Grail of what is best for the kids.

Good Luck.

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Originally Posted By jOE cONT

Sorry for the typos above. The form my former wife signed is attached for reference

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Originally Posted By jOE cONT

Sorry for the typos above. The form my former wife signed is attached for reference




IN THE 15th CIRCUT COURT COURT,
PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA
FAMILY LAW DEPARTMENT

IN THE MATTER OF:
PETITIONER’S NAME (normally the person who filed the motion)
(Petitioner)
And
RESPONDENTS NAME
(Respondent)
ORDER

Now, comes Parent filing motion name II herein called (Petitioner/ Respondnet) and other parents name NAME herein called ( Petitioner/Respondent) to ask the Court to grant the following agreed upon order. After hearing the testimony of the parties and having examined the Court file the Court Orders that:

1. Both parties have agreed to these terms amiably without coercion by any party and fully understand the terms of this order. As such the attorneys in this matter have been/are withdrawn and in the best interest of the children, Parties will proceed in this matter pro-se.
2. Respondent irrevocably relinquishes his parental rights so that (Petitioner Respondent) husband may adopt the minor children. Respondent fully realizes that he is forever relinquishing all rights to the children.

IT IS SO ORDERED



Petitioners signature Judge of the District Court




Respondent’s signature Notary for: Respondent signature

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Originally Posted By http://www.cyberstation.net/paralegal/adoption.htm

One more source you may find helpful

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Hi im Olivia can you please help me a little further? My email is oliviagreeneyes@aol.com

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Hi im Olivia can you please help me a little further? My email is oliviagreeneyes@aol.com

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Hi im Olivia can you please help me a little further? My email is oliviagreeneyes@aol.com

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Joe - I am trying to adopt my step daughter and was wondering if in your case your ex wife lived out of state when you did your own adoption? Thanks!