Joint Petition For Adoption By Stepparent {Law 1113}

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF Bar Code Label , {use name to be given to child(ren)} Adoptee(s). JOINT PETITION FOR ADOPTION BY STEPPARENT , whose date of birth is and whose social security number is , being sworn, joined by the above-named child(ren)'s mother father, {full legal name} , being sworn, files this joint petition for adoption of the above-named minor child(ren), under chapter 63, Florida Statutes 1. 2. This is an action for adoption of a minor child(ren) by his or her (their) stepparent. I desire to adopt the following child(ren): Name to be given to child(ren) a. b. c. d. e. f. Birth Date Birthplace Petitioner, {full legal name} A certified copy of the birth certificate(s) is/are attached. 3. The child(ren) has (have) resided with me since {date} . I wish to adopt the child(ren) because I would like to legally establish the parentchild relationship already existing between the child(ren) and me. Since the above date, I have been able to provide adequately for the material needs of the child(ren) and am able to continue doing so in the future, as well as to provide for the child(ren)'s mental and emotional well-being. Other reasons I wish to adopt the child(ren) are: 4. I am {state} years old, and have resided at {street address} {city} for years. Law 1113 Rev. 05-2010 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 5. I married the father or mother of the child(ren) on {date} in {city} {county} {state} . The following are the dates and places of my dissolution of marriage, if any: Date a. b. Place 6. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit (UCCJEA), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition. A description and estimate of the value of any property of the adoptee(s) is as follows: 7. 8. Consent by the adoptee(s): is attached for: Name(s) is not required because the adoptee(s) is/are not 12 years of age: Name(s) was excused by the Court for: Name(s) The following person(s) is/are required to consent and the consent form or affidavit of non-paternity is/are attached . The following person(s) whose consent is required has not consented. The facts/ circumstances that excuse the lack of consent and would justify termination of this person's parental rights are: Name Address Facts/Circumstances 9. 10. 11. A copy of this Petition was served on all known persons whose consent is required but did not waive notice, as well as on all persons whose consent is required but did not provide consent. Proof of service is attached. [if applies:] A search of the Putative Father Registry maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics of the Department of Health has been requested, and if granted, the certificate from the State Registrar will be filed in this action. Law 1113 Rev. 05-2010 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com WHEREFORE, I request that this Court terminate the parental rights of , {name of parent whose rights are sought to be terminated}, enter a Final Judgment of adoption of the Minor Child(ren) by Petitioner Stepparent and, as requested, change the name of the adoptee(s). I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this petition and that the punishment of knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment. Date Signature of Stepparent Printed Name: Address City Telephone Number State Zip Fax Number STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BREVARD Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on . by NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK [Print, type or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.] Personally known Produced identification Type of identification produced Law 1113 Rev. 05-2010 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this petition and that the punishment of knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment. Date Signature of Parent Printed Name: Address City Telephone Number State Zip Fax Number STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BREVARD Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on . by NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK [Print, type or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.] Personally known Produced identification Type of identification produced IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW: [fill in all blanks] I, {full legal name and trade name of nonlawyer} nonlawyer, located at {street} {state} {city} helped {name} form. ,a , {phone} , , who is the petitioner, fill out this Law 1113 Rev. 05-2010 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com