AboutRoberta Rosenberg Expertise International Adoption - I am an active member of the adoption community. I have 3 children, 2 adopted from Korea. I can answer all questions about Korean adoption, most questions on international. What I do not know I can easily find out.
(PLEASE NOTE: I cannot answer any questions involving immigration/family adoption legal issues. These matters of local/state/federal law should be discussed with a qualified attorney.)
Experience Beyond my own personal experience as an adoptive parent, I'm also the developer of several websites related to adoption. Adopting from Korea (www.adoptkorea.com) and AdoptShoppe (www.adoptshoppe.com) are just two of my current sites.
Question hello i have a 17 year old step daughter i have raised her since she was 2 years her father has never been in her life but he is on the birth certificate she is going to graduate from high school and she wants my last name but she does not want to find him what can we do we are in Florida
Answer Hi, thanks for your note. It's my understanding that since your step daughter is still a minor, you'd need permission from the biological father. However, after she turns 18, you may not need permission.
Check with a lawyer in your county experienced in family law. He/she will be able to assist you further.
