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12.981(c)(2)

Stepparent Adoption: Consent of Adult Adoptee's Spouse

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is a written agreement where the spouse of an adult being adopted gives their consent to the adoption. It requires signatures from the spouse, a witness, and a notary public or deputy clerk.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a stepparent is adopting an adult, and the spouse of that adult needs to provide their written consent to the adoption.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to fill out this form?
This form must be completed by the spouse of the adult who is being adopted.
What happens after filling it out?
The spouse of the adoptee should sign the form in front of a notary public or deputy clerk. The original must be filed with the court clerk.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2018.

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