Give a Child Stability Through Kinship Adoption in Florida
When a child cannot remain with their biological parents, kinship adoption offers a loving, legal path to permanency with a trusted family member. At Court Source, Inc., we provide professional, affordable nonlawyer legal document preparation for Florida kinship adoptions—helping grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, and other relatives secure their legal rights and provide a stable home.
We proudly serve clients throughout Ocala (Marion County), Volusia County, Citrus County, Lake County, and surrounding areas of Central Florida.
What Is Kinship Adoption?
Kinship adoption allows close relatives to adopt a child when the biological parents are unable, unwilling, or unfit to care for the child. This legal process:
Terminates the biological parents’ rights
Transfers permanent parental rights to the adopting family member
Grants full authority over education, health care, and decision-making
Do not request alimony
Have lived in Florida for at least six months
Florida law favors placing children with relatives when possible, and Court Source, Inc. is here to help with the required court paperwork from start to finish.
We Prepare the Following Kinship Adoption Documents
Our Florida Health Care Surrogate preparation package includes:
Petition for Relative or Kinship Adoption (Chapter 63, Florida Statutes)
Consent of Parent(s) to Adoption (when applicable)
Affidavit of Non-Paternity or Termination of Parental Rights
UCCJEA Affidavit (Form 12.902(d))
Final Judgment of Adoption by a Relative
Vital Statistics Form (DH Form 527)
Home Study Waiver (if eligible under relative exception)
Filing Instructions & Court-Ready Forms
We assist with step-by-step preparation, ensuring every form is accurately completed and ready for filing in your local Florida family court.
Eligibility for Kinship Adoption in Florida
You may qualify for a kinship (relative) adoption if:
You are related to the child by blood or marriage (e.g., grandparent, aunt, uncle, adult sibling, cousin)
The child has been living with you and you're the primary caregiver
One or both biological parents are willing to consent, or their rights can be legally terminated
You want to secure permanent custody and legal rights over the child
Areas We Serve
We help families complete kinship adoption paperwork in:
Marion County – Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Silver Springs
Volusia County – DeLand, Daytona Beach, Deltona
Citrus County – Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa
Lake County – Tavares, Clermont, Mount Dora, Eustis
And all surrounding towns and counties throughout Central Florida
Remote services are also available statewide in Florida.
What’s Included in Our Kinship Adoption Service?
Accurate and Fully Typed Legal Forms
Court-Approved and Compliant with Florida Statutes
Clear Filing Instructions
Notary Services Available Upon Request
Flat-Rate Pricing – No Hidden Costs
Quick Turnaround – Remote or In-Person Help
We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice, but we help you prepare your documents professionally so you can move forward confidently with your adoption case.
Disclaimer
Court Source, Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. We are non-lawyer document preparers authorized to assist with legal forms based solely on information provided by you. No attorney-client relationship is formed, and nothing on this site should be considered legal advice. For legal guidance, please consult a licensed Florida attorney. Our services comply with Florida Bar Rules, including Rule 10-2.1(b) and Opinion SC00-984.