by Lindsey Gardner Shneyder | Aug 21, 2019 | Adoptions
This is the final post in my series on handling step-parent adoptions in Melbourne, Florida. As you approach this important decision with your family, it is important to consider the legal implications of adoption. The goal of this series has to provide information...
by Lindsey Gardner Shneyder | Aug 21, 2019 | Adoptions
This is the next post in my series about stepparent adoptions in Melbourne, Florida. My last post discussed the adoption process when the birth parent consents to the adoption and voluntarily terminates his or her parental rights. In this article, I will discuss the...
by Lindsey Gardner Shneyder | Jul 16, 2019 | Adoptions
This is the next post in my series on step-parent adoptions in Melbourne, Florida. My last post discussed the impact of the legal change in custody on the biological parents and adoptive parent. Adoption permanently impacts the rights and responsibilities of all...
by Lindsey Gardner Shneyder | Jul 16, 2019 | Adoptions
This is the next post in a series of articles on step-parent adoptions in Melbourne, Florida. The last post provided an overview of the important factors to consider when evaluating adoption. It also emphasized the need to engage a knowledgeable family lawyer to...
by Lindsey Gardner Shneyder | Jul 16, 2019 | Adoptions
This is the first post in my series on handling step-parent adoptions in Melbourne, Florida. Blended families consider step-parent adoptions for a variety of reasons. As you weigh this life-changing decision, it is essential to understand the legal process and the...