Advice, support, diligence, and dedication is what clients can expect when they work with me to fulfill their goal of becoming a single parent. Single parents provide loving and stable homes, and Sara Horowitz PA serves all adopting parents who make the wonderful choice to grow their family through adoption.
Florida law recognizes the value of adoption into one-parent families, and the process is substantially similar to other adoptions. Florida law states that marital status cannot be used to discriminate against couples or individuals who are seeking to adopt.
Adoptive parents can be single, married or divorced, and adoptive parents are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The desire to raise and nurture a child is certainly not exclusive to married couples. In recent years, single parent adoptions have seen an increase in part due to the high rates of divorce.
The legal requirements for a single parent adoption in Florida are similar to the requirements for all adoptions. You must prove your fitness to adopt and because adoption is a legal process, hiring a professional in the field who understands the procedures and laws is important. An adoption lawyer can help you navigate the process and ensure a legal adoption is finalized.
Going solo to adopt a child does not mean going it alone. An adoption attorney’s most crucial role is to represent your interests in and out of court. They will advise you on court proceedings and negotiations as well as advocate for your interests. Your attorney will also explain adoption laws and requirements, such as a home study, which looks at your living situation, health history, and social background.
Hiring an advocate and legal counselor to guide you through your adoption is the best investment you can make. A lawyer can strengthen your case for adoption from the start; help you prepare the documents that come with adopting a child; overcome legal obstacles; provide insight for making informed decisions; and expedite all processes.
As an adoption attorney with more than 15 years of relevant experience, I have the ability to handle your single parent adoption with the highest degree of effectiveness and compassion. Establishing a customized approach to adoptions while empowering single parents to adopt with courage and confidence is the focus of my family law firm. Having helped dozens of single parents achieve their dreams of adopting, I will provide the answers you need for a clear understanding of Florida’s laws as well as your rights.
Ready to take the next step to achieve your family planning goals? Sara Horowitz PA proudly serves clients throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. If you are thinking about expanding your family through adoption, get in touch with me today!
