Gainesville, FL asked in Family Law and Adoption for Florida

Q: How to get parental rights forms filled out from 2 different states

My sons donor has agreed to sign over his parental rights so my husband can adopt him but donor lives in Conn and I live in FL. I have sent him the FL forms but he said notary in Conn wont sign cause they are FL forms. Id like to get this done soon.

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Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
Answered
  • Family Law Lawyer
  • Ocala, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: He should try and go to a local courthouse...Any notary in CT should be able to assist you in this matter.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
Answered
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: The Connecticut notary is mistaken. Try a different notary.

Bruce Alexander Minnick agrees with this answer

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