Paternity & Adoptions

Attentive to All Aspects of Paternity and Adoption Cases

Adoption is an area of family law that actually brings a couple and child together. While complex and sometimes disputed, the process of adoption is a positive step in building families. Paternity is a chance for a father to prove a biological link. It can also assist a birth mother in holding a non-supporting dad accountable.

At Sparkman & Sparkman, P.A., we handle the legal due diligence in complicated cases often rife with emotion.

If you need assistance in adopting a child or proving paternity, let our experienced attorneys help you. Contact us at our St. Petersburg or Tampa office today.

The Complicated Yet Rewarding Process of Adoption

People in many different situations come to Sparkman & Sparkman, P.A., to legally adopt a child. Childless parents who have searched overseas and located a child also need advocacy during every step of the process. Couples dealing with interstate compliance issues or working with a birth mother require the level of dedicated representation that we provide.

A considerable amount of paperwork must be filled out, with attention to every detail. The required steps in an adoption mandate an attorney at your side to ensure that everything is done within the law.

The Emotionally-Charged Issues in Paternity Cases

In addition to DNA testing to prove paternity, we also handle paternity actions and child support enforcement cases that involve the Department of Revenue. A non-paying biological father must be held responsible for the baby he conceived. Conversely, a birth mother denying the rightful father visitation must be forced to comply with the law.

At our firm, we attend to legal matters in cases that are emotionally charged and with much at stake.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Florida lawyer regarding a stepparent adoption or petition for paternity, please contact us.