Step Parent Adoption

i am from Florida. i divorced 5 years ago and my ex husband signed away his parental rights at the time of the divorce. my new husband wants to adopt my 6 year old. how can we do this? do we need a lawyer? and will I have to contact my ex?

Depending on your comfort level, you might be able to do this without an attorney's assistance. There are some standard forms involved. You can locate them at [url]http://www.flcourts.org/.[/url] Click on the self-help icon. Then go to the family law forms.

Good Luck, Elliot Jay Goldstein (Attorney with offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg)

The above information is provided as a courtesy, without any consideration and without knowledge of the specific facts. Do not rely on this information. Seek a formal consultation with an attorney.