Gay & Lesbian Adoption

In September 2010, the Florida 3^rd District Court of Appeal found that the Florida Statute banning a gay or lesbian individual from adopting a child in Florida is unconstitutional.

Although the Florida Statute 63.042(3) which states that "No person eligible to adopt under this statute may adopt if that person is a homosexual." remains "on the books", the 3^rd DCA Court Ruling is currently the law of the land and a gay or lesbian individual may adopt a child in Florida.

A 2^nd Parent Adoption is a legal process wherein the non-biological parent of a child who is being raised by same-sex parents may petition the court to adopt the child[ren], maintaining at the same time the biological parent's parental rights.

If you are in a same-sex relationship and have children, but are not the biological parent, and would like to learn more about 2^nd Parent Adoptions in Florida, CONTACT our Florida LGBT Adoption Lawyers by email or call us at 904-685-1200 to discuss your situation today.