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Parties to An Adoption

Florida

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 63.042

• A husband and wife jointly

• An unmarried adult

• A married person without a spouse if excused by the court for good cause shown

No person is eligible to adopt if that person is a homosexual.

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 63.042

Any person, a minor or an adult

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: §§ 63.022; 63.202

• A parent or intermediary who must report any placement to the Department of Children and Family Services

• A child-placing agency that is licensed by the department

© This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.

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