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Obtaining information on an adoption in Florida

Obtaining information on an adoption in Florida

Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Adoption

Generally, adoption records in Florida are sealed, meaning they cannot be viewed by the public. A petition can be filed to release information from the file, but certain requirements and steps must be filed. This was an issue in the case Janik v. In re: The Adoption of M.D.J., etc., 3D23-1680 (Fla. 3d DCA August 14, 2024.