{"id":61,"date":"2026-07-16T04:10:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2026-10-12T03:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T03:11:41","slug":"adoption-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/adoption-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Adoption Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling kp-service-hero\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:70px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column kp-service-hero-inner\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-small:40px;--awb-padding-left-small:40px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 kp-breadcrumb\"><p><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a> <span class=\"kp-breadcrumb-sep\">\/<\/span> <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/\">Practice Areas<\/a> <span class=\"kp-breadcrumb-sep\">\/<\/span> Adoption Law<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six kp-eyebrow\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h6 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Family formation<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one kp-service-h1 js-fade-rise\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Adoption law in Florida<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 kp-service-lede\"><p>Karen Persis helps individuals and couples with limited adoption matters \u2014 stepparent adoption, relative adoption, adult adoption, and second-parent adoption \u2014 throughout Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling kp-service-body\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:80px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 awb-sticky awb-sticky-medium awb-sticky-large fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column kp-service-toc\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;--awb-sticky-offset:200px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><nav class=\"kp-toc\" aria-label=\"On this page\">\n<p class=\"kp-toc-label\">\u2014 On this page<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#stepparent\">Stepparent Adoption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#second-parent\">Second-parent Adoption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#relative\">Relative Adoption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#adult\">Adult Adoption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#process\">The Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column kp-service-content\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-margin-top-small:100px;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" title=\"Golden-Hour Family Cuddle in the Park\" src=\"https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Golden-Hour-Family-Cuddle-in-the-Park.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Golden-Hour-Family-Cuddle-in-the-Park-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Golden-Hour-Family-Cuddle-in-the-Park-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Golden-Hour-Family-Cuddle-in-the-Park-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Golden-Hour-Family-Cuddle-in-the-Park-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Golden-Hour-Family-Cuddle-in-the-Park-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/rsconsultinginc.com\/karen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Golden-Hour-Family-Cuddle-in-the-Park.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2 id=\"types\" class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\"><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 28px;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">Karen&#8217;s adoption practice is deliberately focused on the types of adoption where clear legal representation makes the biggest difference for families: stepparent adoption, relative adoption, adult adoption, and second-parent adoption. Each has its own statutory requirements, timelines, and evidentiary standards under Florida adoption law.<\/h2>\n<p>Karen does not handle contested private domestic infant adoption or foster-adopt cases. For those matters, she can refer you to an experienced colleague.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2 id=\"stepparent\" class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\">Stepparent Adoption<\/h2>\n<p>A stepparent adoption creates a permanent, legal parent-child relationship between a stepparent and their spouse&#8217;s child. Once finalized, the child&#8217;s birth certificate is amended to reflect the stepparent as a legal parent, and the stepparent takes on all the rights and responsibilities of a natural parent \u2014 including inheritance, decision-making authority, and financial obligations.<\/p>\n<p>Stepparent adoption typically requires the consent of the non-custodial biological parent, unless their parental rights have been terminated for cause or they cannot be located after diligent search. In cases where a sperm donor or embryo donor was used, an affidavit from the physician evidencing that a fertility procedure was performed to conceive the child will be provided to the court in lieu of consent documents. <\/p>\n<p>Karen handles the entire process &#8211; from drafting to final hearing.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2 id=\"second-parent\" class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\">Second-parent Adoption<\/h2>\n<p>Second-parent adoption is the legal process by which a non-biological parent, who is not married to the biological parent, becomes a legal parent of the child without terminating the biological parent&#8217;s rights. This process is often used for LGBTQ+ families who are unmarried.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2 id=\"relative\" class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\">Relative Adoption<\/h2>\n<p>Relative adoption applies when a family member \u2014 grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, or parent \u2014 legally adopts a child within the third degree of consanguinity. This may happen when the child&#8217;s biological parents are unable or unwilling to raise the child, or when a relative has been raising the child informally and wants to formalize the arrangement. This type of adoption may also be used in an LGBTQ+ family where the gestating parent used the egg of the non-gestating parent.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2 id=\"adult\" class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\">Adult Adoption<\/h2>\n<p>Adult adoption creates a legal parent-child relationship between two adults. It is used for a variety of reasons \u2014 recognizing a longstanding parental relationship with a stepchild who is now an adult, establishing inheritance rights, formalizing a foster relationship, or securing decision-making authority for adults with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Adult adoption in Florida is generally more procedurally straightforward than adoption of a minor child, since consent issues are usually simpler and no home study is required. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2 id=\"process\" class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\">The Process<\/h2>\n<p>Every adoption is different, but most follow a similar arc: initial consultation to identify the type of adoption and confirm eligibility, gathering consents, affidavits, and supporting documents, drafting and filing the petition, addressing any procedural requirements (home study and service of process where required), and finalizing the adoption at a hearing where the judge hears short testimony and considers signing the Final Judgment of Adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Karen provides realistic timeline estimates during the initial consultation based on the type of adoption, the completeness of documentation, and any individual complexities. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><div class=\"kp-inline-cta\">\n<p>Have a question about a specific adoption situation?<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"\/contact\/\" class=\"kp-btn-primary-inline\">Schedule a confidential consultation \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"kp-content-h2 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontSize: 32; line-height: 1.2;\" data-fontsize=\"32\" data-lineheight=\"38.4px\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian kp-faq-accordion\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-61-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a3a56c7d662e9f330 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a3a56c7d662e9f330\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a3a56c7d662e9f330\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-61-1\" data-target=\"#a3a56c7d662e9f330\" href=\"#a3a56c7d662e9f330\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need consent from the other biological parent for a stepparent adoption?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a3a56c7d662e9f330\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a3a56c7d662e9f330\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div>\n\t\tIn most cases, yes. Florida law requires consent from the non-custodial biological parent unless their parental rights have been terminated, the child has been abandoned as defined by statute, or the parent cannot be located after diligent search. Karen handles the consent process and, if needed, the notice or termination procedures. In adoptions where a sperm donor or embryo donor was used, an affidavit from the treating physician who performed the fertility procedure will be acquired in lieu of a consent, as donors have no parental rights in accordance with Florida Statute 742.14. <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-70ef04914ff84cbce fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_70ef04914ff84cbce\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"70ef04914ff84cbce\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-61-1\" data-target=\"#70ef04914ff84cbce\" href=\"#70ef04914ff84cbce\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does a stepparent adoption take in Florida?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"70ef04914ff84cbce\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_70ef04914ff84cbce\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>\n\t\tMost stepparent adoptions finalize within 3 months, depending on how quickly consents can be obtained and the court&#8217;s docket. A contested consent or missing biological parents can extend the timeline.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f51d744aa38e67f7f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f51d744aa38e67f7f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f51d744aa38e67f7f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-61-1\" data-target=\"#f51d744aa38e67f7f\" href=\"#f51d744aa38e67f7f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is a home study required for stepparent, relative, or second-parent adoption?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f51d744aa38e67f7f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f51d744aa38e67f7f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>\n\t\tA traditional home study is typically not required for stepparent or relative adoption. A home study may be required in a second-parent adoption, as the adopting party is not genetically related to the child and not a stepparent. Karen will confirm the specific requirements for your case at the initial consultation.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0924e54ef73981237 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0924e54ef73981237\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0924e54ef73981237\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-61-1\" data-target=\"#0924e54ef73981237\" href=\"#0924e54ef73981237\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Should same-sex couples pursue second-parent or stepparent adoption in Florida?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0924e54ef73981237\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0924e54ef73981237\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p> Florida law treats same-sex married couples identically to opposite-sex married couples for adoption purposes. Same-sex couples have the right to pursue any type of adoption available in Florida, including second-parent adoption or stepparent adoption. Stepparent adoption is a more frequently used option for married couples as it will streamline the process and avoid the potential need for a home study. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-da158dda05a66f931 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_da158dda05a66f931\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"da158dda05a66f931\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-61-1\" data-target=\"#da158dda05a66f931\" href=\"#da158dda05a66f931\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do we need a lawyer for a relative or stepparent adoption?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"da158dda05a66f931\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_da158dda05a66f931\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>\n\t\tWhile self-representation is legally permitted, adoption creates permanent legal parent-child relationships and impacts inheritance, decision-making, and interstate recognition. Errors in the petition or consent process can delay the case&#8217;s progress or even have the case dismissed by the court. Having an attorney will help the adoption process move along efficiently and accurately. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-63a5c3bcd4515279c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_63a5c3bcd4515279c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"63a5c3bcd4515279c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-61-1\" data-target=\"#63a5c3bcd4515279c\" href=\"#63a5c3bcd4515279c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between adoption and guardianship?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"63a5c3bcd4515279c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_63a5c3bcd4515279c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>\n\t\tGuardianship gives an adult the authority to make decisions for a child without terminating the biological parents&#8217; rights, and it can be revoked. Adoption creates a permanent legal parent-child relationship that cannot be revoked. Karen will help you determine which option better fits your situation.\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling kp-related-head\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:70px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#f7f9fc;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column kp-section-head\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six kp-eyebrow\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h6 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Related practice areas<\/h6><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two kp-section-h2\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Explore related services.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling kp-related-grid\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:80px;--awb-background-color:#f7f9fc;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column kp-related-card\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><a href=\"\/lgbtq-family-building\/\" class=\"kp-related-link\"><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-eyebrow\">Practice area<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-title\">LGBTQ+ Family Building<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-desc\">Second-parent and co-parent adoption, parentage judgments for same-sex families.<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-arrow\">Learn more \u2192<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column kp-related-card\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p><a href=\"\/gestational-surrogacy\/\" class=\"kp-related-link\"><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-eyebrow\">Practice area<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-title\">Gestational Surrogacy<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-desc\">Surrogacy agreements and pre-birth orders under Florida Statute 742.15.<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-arrow\">Learn more \u2192<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column kp-related-card\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p><a href=\"\/family-mediation\/\" class=\"kp-related-link\"><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-eyebrow\">Practice area<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-title\">Family Mediation<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-desc\">Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator services.<\/span><br \/>\n  <span class=\"kp-related-arrow\">Learn more \u2192<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><section class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-bottom:80px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"kp-contact\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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