This bill amends Florida Statutes to establish a framework for postadoption contact agreements between adoptive parents, biological parents, and adopted children aged 12 and older. It allows these parties to voluntarily enter into written contracts that facilitate ongoing contact, including visitation and communication, until the child reaches 18 years of age. The bill specifies that certain provisions of these contracts are unenforceable, particularly if they conflict with legal restrictions or the child's objections. Additionally, the contracts must include specific statements regarding the validity of the adoption and custody implications, and they must be filed with the court for approval as part of the adoption process.

The bill also modifies the existing statute regarding the filing of adoption-related petitions, consolidating the filing fees for adoption actions, declaratory statements, and postadoption contract actions into a single fee. This aims to streamline the legal process for families involved in adoption. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 558 c1: 63.102