Other Family Issues
Other family law cases include adoptions, paternity, name change, child custody, and annulment.
- Adoptions are confidential. All papers and records pertaining to the adoption, including the original birth certificate, are confidential and subject to inspection only upon order of the court.
- Paternity cases can be filed by any woman who is pregnant or has a child, any man who has reason to believe that he is/is not the father of a child, or any child may bring proceedings in the circuit court to determine the paternity of the child when paternity has not been established by law or otherwise.
- Name changes for adults or minor children
- Annulment of a marriage
- Termination of parental rights proceedings pursuant to Section 63.087, Florida Statutes
- Emancipation removal of non-age
- Add termination of parental rights and emancipation
Self-Help Family Law Forms
Self-help forms are available for those who wish to represent themselves in the following civil proceedings. These forms are available for purchase in the Juvenile Courthouse first floor Family Law office or from the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure website.
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