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In Florida, any adult or married couple filing jointly (with some exceptions) may adopt. Adopting families can cover the birth mom’s unreimbursed medical, legal and reasonable living and adoption-related expenses. A birth mom may consent to adoption 48 hours after birth or when she is released from the birth center or hospital, whichever comes first. For a newborn, consent is irrevocable upon signing; for children 6 months or older, 3 days after signing or when the child is placed in the adopting family’s home, whichever comes later (unless fraud or duress is proven). Fun fact: Wherever you are in Florida, you're never further than 60 miles from a body of salt water.