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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.981(a)(4), STEPPARENT ADOPTION: AFFIDAVIT OF DILIGENT SEARCH When should this form be used? Use this form to obtain constructive.

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How to fill out the Form 12.981(a)(4) - Florida Courts - Flcourts online

Filling out the Form 12.981(a)(4) for a stepparent adoption can be a daunting task. This guide provides clear and detailed instructions to assist you in completing the form accurately and efficiently online.

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  1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your full legal name at the top of the form, followed by the details of the case number and judicial circuit.
  3. Indicate your relationship to the child(ren) by selecting either 'mother' or 'father' in the designated checkbox.
  4. Provide the last known address of the child(ren)’s other parent, including street address, city, state, zip code, and telephone number.
  5. Document the last known employment of the other parent, including the employer's name and address, alongside contact numbers.
  6. Affirm the age of the other parent by confirming that they are over 18 years old.
  7. In the section regarding your diligent search for the other parent, detail the results of all inquiries conducted from various sources listed on the form.
  8. If applicable, indicate whether a search of the Putative Father Registry has been requested by marking the appropriate checkbox.
  9. Sign and date the form, affirming the truthfulness of the information provided under oath.
  10. After completing the form, save your changes. You have the option to download, print, or share the form as required.

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Generally, as long as the child is available for adoption, any adult determined to be a fit parent may adopt the child. When adopting your partner's child, you typically will need the consent of both biological parents. So, the parent who is not your partner must relinquish their parental rights.

To adopt a stepchild in Florida, the stepparent must (1) get any required consents, (2) file the adoption petition and accompanying documents in the appropriate county, (3) attend a final Court hearing, and (4) finally obtain an amended birth certificate.

Stepparent Adoption Forms. ... Consent and Waiver, Form 12.981(a)(1) ... Consent of Adoptee, Form 12.981(a)(2) ... Affidavit of Nonpaternity, Form 12.981(a)(3) ... Affidavit of Diligent Search, Form 12.981(a)(4) ... Indian Child Welfare Act Affidavit, Form 12.981(a)(5) ... Motion for Search of the Putative Father Registry.

Yes, the biological father does have a right to object to the adoption. In order to complete the step-parent adoption, the biological father's rights must be terminated. The biological father's consent is not required, but it can make the process easier.

This form is to be completed and signed by the parent who is giving up all rights to, custody of, and time- sharing with the minor child to be adopted. This consent shall not be executed before the birth of the minor child.

This form should be used when a stepfather is adopting his wife's minor child and the mother and father of the minor child(ren) were never married and paternity has not been established by a valid acknowledgment or court order. This Affidavit of Nonpaternity may be used instead of a consent form.

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Form Packages
Adoption
Bankruptcy
Contractors
Divorce
Home Sales
Employment
Identity Theft
Incorporation
Landlord Tenant
Living Trust
Name Change
Personal Planning
Small Business
Wills & Estates
Packages A-Z
Form Categories
Affidavits
Bankruptcy
Bill of Sale
Corporate - LLC
Divorce
Employment
Identity Theft
Internet Technology
Landlord Tenant
Living Wills
Name Change
Power of Attorney
Real Estate
Small Estates
Wills
All Forms
Forms A-Z
Form Library
Customer Service
Terms of Service
Privacy Notice
Legal Hub
Content Takedown Policy
Bug Bounty Program
About Us
Help Portal
Legal Resources
Blog
Affiliates
Contact Us
Delete My Account
Site Map
Industries
Forms in Spanish
Localized Forms
State-specific Forms
Forms Kit
Legal Guides
Real Estate Handbook
All Guides
Prepared for You
Notarize
Incorporation services
Our Customers
For Consumers
For Small Business
For Attorneys
Our Sites
US Legal Forms
USLegal
FormsPass
pdfFiller
signNow
airSlate WorkFlow
DocHub
Instapage
Social Media
Call us now toll free:
+1 833 426 79 33
As seen in:
  • USA Today logo picture
  • CBC News logo picture
  • LA Times logo picture
  • The Washington Post logo picture
  • AP logo picture
  • Forbes logo picture
© Copyright 1997-2025
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3720 Flowood Dr, Flowood, Mississippi 39232