Adoption

Adoption is a legal procedure by which a child born to one set of parents becomes the child of another parent or couple. The new parent or parents assume full rights and responsibilities for the child and the biological parent or parents no longer have any rights and responsibilities to the child. Adult adoptions do sometimes take place.

The adoption of a child is an important decision. The child will look to you for love, guidance, and support. In addition to the financial obligations relating to the rearing and care of a child, you will provide moral guidance, self-esteem and a host of other developmental necessities to help the child become a successful adult.

Locating a child for adoption can be accomplished through a private, licensed adoption agency, the Department of Children and Families (DCF), or an intermediary. An intermediary is an attorney licensed in the State of Florida.

Thompson Family Law considers adoptions to be a specialty and our experienced staff will be happy to guide you through what can be a complicated, but positive, life-changing process.