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12.981(c)(1)

Petition for Adoption of Adult by Stepparent

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2015

This form is used when a stepparent wants to legally adopt their spouse's adult child. It asks the court to approve the adoption and requires the written consent of the adult child and their spouse, if applicable.

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This form is used when a stepparent is seeking to adopt an adult child who belongs to their spouse. The adult child's and spouse's written consent is required to file this petition.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The stepparent is the petitioner, meaning they are the person asking the court for the legal action. You must also have your signature witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk.
What consents are needed?
You must get the written consent of the adult child to be adopted, and also the written consent of their spouse if they are married.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2015.

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