Defending Your Peace of Mind LGBTQ+ Adoption

Orlando LGBTQ+ Adoption Attorneys

Friendly Legal Guidance for LGBTQ+ Adoption in Orlando, FL

Adopting a child is often the first choice of LGBTQ+ same-sex couples who want to grow their families. Due to the relative newness of the expansion of LGBTQ+ rights in both Florida and across the United States, most same-sex couples do not have an awareness or understanding of their adoption rights. The Virga Law Firm, P.A. and our Orlando same-sex adoption lawyers are here to help you gain a clear comprehension of how to adopt as a member of a same-sex couple, marriage, or partnership, as well as what to do to overcome potential legal concerns.

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Adoption Options for Same-Sex Couples in Florida

Same-sex couples do not have exactly the same adoption rights as people who do not identify with the LGBTQ+ community. For example, they may be required to go through additional steps and overcome new obstacles when trying to adopt while unmarried. No matter your familial situation, you can trust in our Orlando LGBTQ+ adoption lawyers to assist you with the adoption process. Using our 100+ years of combined legal experience, we are confident we can find a solution that allows you to fulfil your wish of starting a family through adoption.

There are primary adoption methods that may be used by a LGBTQ+ couple or individual in Florida:

  • Joint adoption: A married LGBTQ+ couple in Florida can adopt a child together through joint adoption processes identical to the legal process for opposite-sex couples. Most adoption centers run in full or in part by the Florida state government do not permit unmarried same-sex couples to adopt the children they house or supervise.
  • Single adoption: The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is permitted to allow single LGBTQ+ parents to adopt through their agency. Private adoption agencies can also approve adoptions for single LGBTQ+ parents, or for just one member of an unmarried same-sex couple. This may cause complications later on when it comes to child custody rights that arise during a divorce.
  • Second-parent adoption: When a member of a same-sex couple in Florida already has a child from a previous adoption or natural birth, they can permit their same-sex partner or spouse to adopt their child through second-parent adoption.

You Have Questions & We Have Answers – 800-822-5170

LGBTQ+ laws and rights in Florida and the rest of the country seem to be in a constant state of flux lately. Knowing your adoption rights and how to complete the process as a same-sex couple, married or unmarried, can understandably be frustrating or challenging. Eliminate the guesswork and start growing your family today by working with our Orlando same-sex adoption attorneys. We are known for knowledgeability, experience, and compassionate in all cases we take.

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