J.C.J. v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc.

DAVIS, Judge.

J.C.J., the named father of Baby R.P.S., challenges the final summary judgment terminating his parental rights to the child pursuant to chapter 63, Florida Statutes (2004) (the “Florida Adoption Act”). See §§ 63.012-.235. Because our decision is grounded entirely on a legal issue, we reverse without providing a lengthy recitation of the facts.1

Heart of Adoptions, Inc. (“the Agency”), filed a petition to terminate J.C.J.’s parental rights pending adoption pursuant to section 63.087. The trial court found that J.C.J.’s consent to adoption was not required here pursuant to section…