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Petition For Adoption Of Adult By Stepparent 12.981(c)(1) - Florida
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COURT COUNTY .OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. : : Index No. Calendar No. : INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM JUDICIAL SUBPOENA Plaintiff(s) 12.981(c)(1), -against: PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF ADULT BY STEPPARENT When should this form be :used? This form should be used when a stepparent is adopting his :or her spouse's adult child. You must obtain the written consent of the adult child to be adopted, as well as the written consent of Defendant(s) : . .his .or. her .spouse. (if .married).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... ..... .. ....... This form should be typed or printed in black ink. The name to be given to the adoptee after the adoption should be used in the heading of the petition. The stepparent is the petitioner, because THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK he or she is the one who is asking the court for legal action. You must have your signature witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk. TO After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where either you or the adoptee live and keep a copy for your records. GREETINGS: What should I do next? WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before For your case , the Honorable to proceed, you must have the written consent of the adoptee, and his or her spouse at the Court if married. Consent of the birth parent is not required, but written notice of the final hearing on located at County of service of process must be at any recessed inthe adoption must be provided toof parents, if20 room , on the day the , any, orat , proof ofo'clock in the noon, and filed orshowing notice to testify and giveon the parents. If you know where theypart of you must use adjourned date, has been served evidence as a witness in this action on the live, the Witness, Honorable , one of the Justices of the Court in you have filed all of the required forms and, met the requirements for consent as outlined County, day of 20 When personal service. If you absolutely do not know where they live, you may use constructive service. For more information about personal and constructive service, you should refer the "General Instructions for Self-Represented Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms and theYour failure to comply with this subpoena isRules of Procedure Forms 12.910(a)will make you liable to instructions to O` Florida Family Law punishable as a contempt of court and and the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a 12.913(b) and O` Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a). However, result of your failure to comply. the law regarding constructive service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding that issue. above, you are ready to set a hearing on your petition. You should check with the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing, and notify the other party(ies) using a Notice of Hearing (General), O` Florida Supreme Court and type name Family (Attorney must sign above Approved below) Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form. Where can I look for more information? Attorney(s) for Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Self-Represented Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. See Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, and Florida Family Law Rule 12.200(a)(2) for further information. Office and P.O. Address Special notes... Telephone No.: Facsimile No.: Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(c)(1), Petition for Adoption of Adult by Stepparent (03/04) E-Mail Address: Mobile Tel. No.: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com COURT COUNTY .OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. : : Index No. Calendar No. : With this petition you must file the following: JUDICIAL SUBPOENA Plaintiff(s) C Stepparent Adoption: Consent of Adoptee, O` Florida Supreme Court Approved -against: Family Law Form 12.981(a)(2) C Stepparent Adoption: Consent of Adult Adoptee's Spouse, O` Florida Supreme : Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(c)(2), if the adoptee is married : Defendant(s) : . .Remember,. a .person. who . . . . . . . . . . attorney .is .called a.nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is NOT an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THIS ADOPTION MAY AFFECT THE ADOPTEE'S INHERITANCE. out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, O` Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete. TO GREETINGS: WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before , the Honorable at the Court located at County of in room , on the day of , 20 , at o'clock in the noon, and at any recessed or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a result of your failure to comply. Witness, Honorable Court in County, , one of the Justices of the day of , 20 (Attorney must sign above and type name below) Attorney(s) for Office and P.O. Address Telephone No.: Facsimile No.: Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(c)(1), Petition for Adoption of Adult by Stepparent (03/04) E-Mail Address: Mobile Tel. No.: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com COURT COUNTY .OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. : : Index No. Calendar No. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Plaintiff(s) IN AND FOR -against- : : COUNTY, FLORIDA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, JUDICIAL SUBPOENA Case No.: : Division: IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF : Defendant(s) : ...................................................... {use name to be given to adult} TO , Adoptee. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF ADULT BY
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