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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAWFORM 12.981(a)(1),STEPPARENT ADOPTION: CONSENT AND WAIVER BY PARENT (11/15)When should this form be used?This form is to be completed and signed by the parent who is giving up all rights to, custody of, andtime- sharing with the minor child to be adopted. This consent shall not be executed before the birth ofthe minor child. For more information about consenting to adoption, you should refer to Chapter 63,Florida Statutes, and sections 63.062-63.082, Florida Statutes, in particular.This form should be typed or printed in black ink. It must be signed in the presence of a notary public ordeputy clerk and two witnesses other than the notary or clerk. You should file this form with the JointPetition for Adoption by Stepparent, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1).After completing this form, you should hand deliver a copy or duplicate original to the parent givingconsent and have them sign the original saying they received a copy. Then you should file the originalwith the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent,Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1) is filed and keep a copy for your records.IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILINGThe Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents befiled electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or otherpleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to fileyour pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule ofJudicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTIONAfter the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certifiedprocess server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required orpermitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certaincircumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of JudicialAdministration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadingsby electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, you must review Florida Rule ofJudicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules ofJudicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in theA-Z Topical Index.SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOTREQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, theprocedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent andWaiver by Parent (11/15)

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida SupremeCourt Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, FloridaSupreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.Special notes.Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill outthese forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rulesof Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these formsalso must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of everyform he or she helps you complete.Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent andWaiver by Parent (11/15)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THEIN AND FORJUDICIAL CIRCUIT,COUNTY, FLORIDACase No.:Division:IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF{use name to be given to minor child(ren)} Adoptee(s).CONSENT AND WAIVER BY PARENT1. I, {full legal name}, am the {Choose only one}father or mother of the minor child(ren) subject to this consent who is/are:Child’s Current NameGenderBirth dateBirthplace{city, county, state}a.b.c.d.e.f.2. I relinquish all rights to, custody of, and time sharing with this (these) minor child(ren),{name(s)} ,with full knowledge of the legal effect of the stepparent adoption and consent to the adoptionby the child(ren)’s stepparent whose name is: {Choose only one}{name}not required for my granting of this consent.3. I understand my legal rights as a parent and I understand that I do not have to sign this consentand release of my parental rights. I acknowledge that this consent is being given knowingly,freely, and voluntarily. I further acknowledge that my consent is not given under fraud orduress; I understand that there is a “grace period” in Florida during which I may revoke myconsent. If the child to be adopted is older than 6 months at the time of consent, this graceperiod is for 3 business days. The term “business day” means any day on which the UnitedStates Postal Service accepts certified mail for delivery. I understand that, in signing thisconsent, I am permanently and forever giving up all my parental rights to and interest in this(these) minor child(ren) and that this consent may only be withdrawn if the Court finds it wasobtained by fraud or duress. I voluntarily, permanently relinquish all my parental rights to this(these) minor child(ren).4. I consent, release, and give up permanently, of my own free will, my parental rights to thisFlorida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver byParent (11/15)

(these) minor child(ren), for the purpose of stepparent adoption.5. I waive any further notice of the stepparent adoption proceeding.6. I understand that pursuant to Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, “an action or proceeding of any kindto vacate, set aside, or otherwise nullify a judgment of adoption or an underlying judgmentterminating parental rights on any ground may not be filed more than 1 year after entry of thejudgment terminating parental rights;”7. I understand I have the right to choose a person who does not have an employment,professional, or personal relationship with the adoption entity or the prospective adoptiveparents to be present when this affidavit is executed and to sign it as a witness. The witness Iselected is: {full legal name} .I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in thisconsent and waiver and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes finesand/or imprisonment.Dated:Signature of Parent:Printed Name:Address:City, State, Zip:Telephone Number:Fax Number:Designated E-mail Address(es):Signature of WitnessPrinted Name:Business Address:Home Address:Driver’s License No.:State ID Card No.:Signature of WitnessPrinted Name:Business Address:Home Address:Driver’s License No;:State ID Card No.:Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver byParent (11/15)

STATE OF FLORIDACOUNTY OFSworn to or affirmed and signed before me on {date}.NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary ordeputy clerk.}Personally knownProduced identificationType of identification producedI hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy or duplicate original of this executed Consent and Waiver.Signature of ParentIF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Mother ( ) FatherThis form was completed with the assistance of:{name of individual} ,{name of business} ,{address} ,{city} ,{state} , {zip code} {telephone number} .Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver byParent (11/15)

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver by Parent (--/--) Author: Florida Supreme Court Forms Workgroup Subject: Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981\(a\)\(1\) Keywords: Florida Family Law Forms, Stepparent Adoption Created Date: 4/25/2016 2:51:02 PM

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