Florida adoption attorneys are facing a new reporting requirement as a result of an amendment to F.S. §63.097(7). This law mandates that all adoption agencies and entities, including attorneys involved in adoptions, must submit case information to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The first quarterly report is due by April 15, and failure to comply could result in penalties or enforcement actions. Mary K. Wimsett, a board-certified adoption attorney and president of the Florida Adoption Council (FAC), has alerted FAC members to the new law, but some attorneys may not be aware of the requirement. Attorneys are urged to visit DCF’s website for more information on the reporting process. The FAC is working to ensure that members are informed and in compliance with the law. Attorneys who finalize adoptions should take note of the upcoming deadline and ensure that they submit the necessary information to DCF on time to avoid any potential consequences. The deadline for the first quarterly report is approaching quickly, and it is essential that adoption attorneys in Florida are aware of their obligations under this new law.
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