Full question:
I was adopted by my grandparents (my fathers parents) does that mean my father is my brother legally?
- Category: Adoption
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
This is a great question. In Florida, when a child is adopted, they lose all legal ties to their natural parents and become a child of the adopting parents for all purposes. This means the adopted child is treated as if they were born to the adopting parents.
However, if the adopting parent is the spouse of a natural parent, the child's relationship with their natural relatives remains intact. Specifically, if a child is adopted by a close relative, such as a grandparent, this does not affect their rights to inherit from their natural family (Fla. Stat. § 732.108).
In your case, since you were adopted by your grandparents, your father would not legally be considered your brother. The adoption does not change the legal relationship between you and your father, as your rights to inherit from him and your relationship with him remain unchanged.
For personalized advice, it may be helpful to consult a local attorney.
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