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
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