Florida

Consent Birthmother	48 hours after birth
Consent Birthfather	Anytime after birth
Consent Execution	Social worker witness
Consent Revoke Time	Irrevocable upon signing consent
Termination State Agency	Yes
Termination Birthfather Registry	Yes
Finalization Time	3-4 months
Finalization None Resident Finalize	Must finalize in Florida
Finalization Utilize Other State	No
Birthmother Expenses Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max	$5,000
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max with Court	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Post Pardum	6 weeks
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Payable by State Agency	No
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed Max	Not Specified
Requirements Same Sex	No
Requirements Single Parent	Yes

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