Grandchild Adoption Lawyer in Jacksonville
Reliable Guidance from Jacksonville Family Lawyers – (904) 770-3141
Filing to adopt your grandchild is usually not a straightforward procedure. There can be a number of legal complications and interruptions that slow down or halt the process. To get paperwork and legwork out of the way of your grandparent adoption, come to Owenby Law, P.A. in Jacksonville. Our adoption attorneys believe in the importance of bringing families together through adoption, and we will do everything in our ability to make certain legal complications do not delay such an important outcome.
Ready to begin the adoption process of your grandchild? Contact our law firm today.
When Can a Grandparent Adopt a Grandchild?
Grandparent adoptions and other relative adoptions are somewhat unusual in that you will be trying to adopt in the absence of or in spite of the child having related parents. You are not given automatic custody rights in Florida as a grandparent. As such, you will need to show the court that you should be given the right to adopt your grandchild.
In Florida, grandparents and other relatives generally do not need to be subjected to a home study by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) before being permitted to adopt a young family member. A family law court judge must always rule in favor of a child’s best interests, though. Due to this legal prerequisite, the court may still want you to show you are capable of taking care of your grandchild.
Your Compassionate Advocates
Trusted Recommendations
-
Exceeded all of my expectations.
My experience with Owenby Law was awesome! The team went above and beyond to exceed all of my expectations. They were ...
Roxianne B. Stanberry -
Outstanding representation and service
My experience with Owenby Law, P.A. has been outstanding. They did an excellent job of representing me. I did much better in ...
Rick Stevens -
Attentive and clear guidance.
It was wonderful working with Owenby Law, P.A. They were very attentive to our needs and walked us through the entire ...
Elena O. -
A great team committed to clients.
Owenby Law, P.A. has a great team of attorneys. I'm very impressed with their grasp of family law and commitment to clients. ...
Ben J. -
Authentic and transparent.
Owenby Law, P.A. came highly recommended. From day one, I knew they were trustworthy. They are transparent and genuinely ...
C.M. -
Exceptional family law expertise.
Owenby Law, P.A. provided exceptional family law expertise. The team showed top-notch legal skill from consultation to final ...
A. Sawyer -
Excellent Legal Representation
Counsel provided by Nancy Sutton I just wanted to compliment Nancy in the handling of my recent legal issue. I was not only ...
Stephen Logan -
Excellence
Tawny Rountree's representation absolutely exceeds all expectations!
T. Haston
-
Meet Your Legal Team
We put the time and care into your case that it deserves, and we are here to guide you through this process.
-
Handling All Aspects of the Legal Process
We are the reputable and reliable law firm you need on your side during your legal matter. We handle all types of cases!
-
Answers to Your Legal Questions
The legal process can be daunting, and we understand you may have questions. Review our FAQ page to find helpful answers.
Why Choose Owenby Law, P.A.?
-
A Team of Compassionate
Advocates On Your Side -
Personalized, Results-Oriented
Representation -
Backed by Over
20 Years of Experience -
Successfully Handled
Thousands of Cases
