Fort Myers Adoption Lawyer

Adoption Attorney in Fort Myers, FL | Daniels Law, P.A.

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Guiding You Through the Florida Adoption Process

Adoption is one of the most meaningful legal journeys a family can take. At Daniels Law, P.A., we help families in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and across Lee and Charlotte Counties navigate the Florida adoption process with clarity and compassion. With her main focus on stepparent and relative cases, Attorney Theresa Daniels has guided families through every step with personal attention and care.

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Third-Party Adoptions

Parents may choose the adoptive family directly or through an agency. When choosing privately, we handle the legal process to ensure everything is finalized correctly.

Stepparent Adoptions

Strengthen the bond between a child and their step-parent by creating a legal parent-child relationship. Florida law makes this process simpler than most adoptions.

Relative Adoptions

Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other close relatives often step in to adopt children when parents cannot care for them. This process is often more straightforward.

Florida Adoption Process Overview

Adoptions in Florida usually involve several key steps: gathering consent from birth parents, filing a petition, completing a home study if required, and attending a hearing where the adoption is finalized. Depending on the type of adoption, this timeline can range from a few months to over a year. Families also choose between open adoptions, where some contact with birth parents continues, and closed adoptions, where no future contact occurs. Daniels Law can help you explore both options and decide what’s right for your family.

Why Choose Daniels Law for Adoption?

Experienced Guidance

With more than 16 years of experience, Theresa Daniels understands the nuances of Florida adoption law and has helped families across Fort Myers and Cape Coral.

Compassionate Support

We recognize the emotional weight of adoption and provide empathy for adoptive parents and birth mothers alike.

Comprehensive Service

From paperwork to court hearings, we handle every legal requirement to make the process as smooth as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can single individuals adopt in Florida?

    Yes. Marital status does not prevent adoption.

  • Do I need a home study for adoption?

    It’s required for private and foster care adoptions but not for stepparent or relative adoptions.

  • What costs are involved in private adoption?

    Adoptive parents may pay reasonable living and medical expenses for the birth mother, as permitted by Florida law.