The Florida Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent is a legal document used to allow a stepparent to adopt a child in the state of Florida. This document is also known as a Stepparent Adoption Petition. The petition is filed with the court by both the biological parent and stepparent together, as joint petitioners. In order for the petition to be approved, the court must find that the adoption is in the best interests of the child. The petition must be accompanied by a home study and other documentation, such as the child's birth certificate, the petitioner's marriage certificate, and the petitioner's financial statement. The types of Florida Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent include: 1. Uncontested Stepparent Adoption: When both the biological parent and stepparent agree to the adoption, and all the necessary documentation is provided, the court may approve the adoption without the need for a hearing. 2. Contested Stepparent Adoption: When the adoption is contested by either the biological parent or stepparent, or when additional documentation is required, the court may require a hearing. 3. Interstate Stepparent Adoption: When the biological parent or stepparent lives in another state, the adoption must be filed in the state in which the child resides.