Florida Adoption Laws, Page 4

Parties to Adoption

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 departm

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

 

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