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FloridaAdoption Lawyers in Highlands County, Florida

Adoption is the legal process by which a person becomes the legal parent of an existing child. Adoption laws vary widely by state.


Adopting can cover a wide range of circumstances, from international adoptions to private adoptions. A grandparent, relative or stepparent may adopt a child under a variety of circumstances.


Adoption can be a long, complicated, an expensive legal process. A local adoption attorney in Highlands County, Florida focused on family law cases can help the aspiring parents through the process, including dealing with adoption agencies.

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Alison B Copley

Alison B Copley
Alison B. Copley, P.A.
435 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 36 years, Alison B Copley is a Family Law and Divorce Mediation lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova Southeaste... read more >

Peter Jonathan Brewer

Peter Jonathan Brewer
BrewerLegal, P.A.
435 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 14 years, Peter Jonathan Brewer is a Family Law and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Tulane University Law School... read more >

Kevin James D'Espies

Kevin James D'Espies
D'Espies Law, P.A.
246 N Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 42 years, Kevin James D'Espies is a Business Law and Civil Trial Law lawyer who attended Shepard Broad Law Center - Nova South... read more >

Patricia Lynch Franklin

Patricia Lynch Franklin
Law Office of Patricia Lynch Franklin
1570 Lakeview Dr Ste 1
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 23 years, Patricia Lynch Franklin is a Family Law lawyer who attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law... read more >

C Parke Sutherland

C Parke Sutherland
C Parke Sutherland PA
900 W Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
Licensed for 20 years, C Parke Sutherland is a Family Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law - Barry U... read more >

Carly Elizabeth Morris Wohl

Carly Elizabeth Morris Wohl
Carly M. Wohl, P.A.
430 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 18 years, Carly Elizabeth Morris Wohl is a Family Law and Immigration Law lawyer who attended Stetson University College of La... read more >

Robert B Peltier

Robert B Peltier
2126 Whispering Pines Dr
Sebring, FL 33872
Licensed for 41 years, Robert B Peltier is a Family Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Scott Robert LeConey

Scott Robert LeConey
Ables, Craig & LeConey
551 S Commerce Ave
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 24 years, Scott Robert LeConey is a Civil Trial Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Florida State University College o... read more >

Frank Clay Oberhausen Jr

Frank Clay Oberhausen Jr
120 Parkview Rd
Sebring, FL 33870
Licensed for 52 years, Frank Clay Oberhausen Jr is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Florida Levin Colleg... read more >
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Board Certification in Adoption Law

Lawyers in Highlands County, Florida certified as a specialist in Adoption Law by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization have met the following minimum standards for adoption law certification, including practicing law for at least 5 years, having substantial involvement in the specialty of adoption law (50% or more), handling of at least 50 adoption placements or 15 contested adoption proceedings, and completing 30 hours of approved adoption law certification continuing legal education. Attorneys must also submit to peer review and pass a written examination. Learn more about Florida Bar's Board Certification in Adoption Law


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