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Step child adoption

Asked on Mar 26th, 2014 on Adoptions - Florida
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I want to adopt my stepdaughter. Biological mom died. She was receiving SSDI so my daughter is now receiving SSI. Will she still receive SSI after adoption?
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Adoption Law Attorney serving Jacksonville, FL at Ford & Miller, P.A.
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In this case, your ability to adopt is very easy, assuming your wife wants you to adopt.  How old is your step-daughter? If she is over 12, she will need to consent, as well. Yes, she will still receive SSI after the adoption.   M. Miller miller@fordmiller.com Jacksonville
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 3:32 PM

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