State, Department of Children & Families v. Guardian Ad Litem of C.R.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) appeals an order that disapproved its prospective adoptive placement for C.R. and M.R., arguing that the trial court exceeded its jurisdiction by conducting a broader review of the appropriateness of the placement of the children than is permitted under section 39.812(4), Florida Statutes (2002). We disagree and affirm.

*689DCF’s argument is premised, in large part, upon the dissent in Department of Children & Family Services v. J.C., 847 So.2d 487 (Fla. 3d DCA 2002), wherein Judge Sorondo stated “that the trial court’s review of the appropriateness of…