Florida Statute 63.22 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 63
ADOPTION

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F.S. 63.022

63.022 Legislative intent.—

(1) The Legislature finds that:

(a) The state has a compelling interest in providing stable and permanent homes for adoptive children in a prompt manner, in preventing the disruption of adoptive placements, and in holding parents accountable for meeting the needs of children.

(b) An unmarried mother faced with the responsibility of making crucial decisions about the future of a newborn child is entitled to privacy, has the right to make timely and appropriate decisions regarding her future and the future of the child, and is entitled to assurance regarding an adoptive placement.

(d) Adoptive parents have a constitutional privacy interest in retaining custody of a legally adopted child.

(e) An unmarried biological father has an inchoate interest that acquires constitutional protection only when he demonstrates a timely and full commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood, both during the pregnancy and after the child’s birth. The state has a compelling interest in requiring an unmarried biological father to demonstrate that commitment by providing appropriate medical care and financial support and by establishing legal paternity rights in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that in every adoption, the best interest of the child should govern and be of foremost concern in the court’s determination. The court shall make a specific finding as to the best interests of the child in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(3) It is the intent of the Legislature to protect and promote the well-being of persons being adopted and their birth and adoptive parents and to provide to all children who can benefit by it a permanent family life, and, whenever appropriate, to maintain sibling groups.

(4) The basic safeguards intended to be provided by this chapter are that:

(a) The minor is legally free for adoption and that all adoptions are handled in accordance with the requirements of law.

(b) The required persons consent to the adoption or the parent-child relationship is terminated by judgment of the court.

(c) The required social studies are completed and the court considers the reports of these studies prior to judgment on adoption petitions.

(d) A sufficient period of time elapses during which the minor has lived within the proposed adoptive home under the guidance of an adoption entity, except stepparent adoptions or adoptions of a relative.

(e) All expenditures by adoption entities or adoptive parents relative to the adoption of a minor are reported to the court and become a permanent record in the file of the adoption proceedings, including, but not limited to, all legal fees and costs, all payments to or on behalf of a birth parent, and all payments to or on behalf of the minor.

(f) Social and medical information concerning the minor and the parents is furnished by the parent when available and filed with the court before a final hearing on a petition to terminate parental rights pending adoption, unless the petitioner is a stepparent or a relative.

(g) A new birth certificate is issued after entry of the adoption judgment.

(h) At the time of the hearing, the court may order temporary substitute care when it determines that the minor is in an unsuitable home.

(i) The records of all proceedings concerning custody and adoption of a minor are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1), except as provided in s. 63.162.

(j) The birth parent, the prospective adoptive parent, and the minor receive, at a minimum, the safeguards, guidance, counseling, and supervision required in this chapter.

(k) In all matters coming before the court under this chapter, the court shall enter such orders as it deems necessary and suitable to promote and protect the best interests of the person to be adopted.

(l) In dependency cases initiated by the department, where termination of parental rights occurs, and siblings are separated despite diligent efforts of the department, continuing postadoption communication or contact among the siblings may be ordered by the court if found to be in the best interests of the children.

(5) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for cooperation between private adoption entities and the Department of Children and Families in matters relating to permanent placement options for children in the care of the department whose birth parents wish to participate in a private adoption plan with a qualified family.

History.—s. 2, ch. 73-159; s. 2, ch. 75-226; s. 13, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 78-190; s. 1, ch. 80-296; s. 1, ch. 82-166; s. 1, ch. 87-16; s. 2, ch. 87-397; s. 18, ch. 90-360; s. 1, ch. 91-99; s. 2, ch. 92-96; s. 22, ch. 96-406; s. 172, ch. 97-101; s. 2, ch. 98-50; s. 6, ch. 2001-3; s. 1, ch. 2003-58; s. 2, ch. 2012-81; s. 25, ch. 2014-19.

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Cases Citing Statute 63.022

Total Results: 76

Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA

963 So. 2d 189, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 455, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 1236, 2007 WL 2002660

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2007 | Docket: 2371655

Cited 134 times | Published

who can benefit by it a permanent family life." § 63.022(3), Fla. Stat. (2005). The most prevalent theme

Jason K. Behrens v. Jerry Regier

422 F.3d 1255, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 18807, 2005 WL 2085656

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 31, 2005 | Docket: 207254

Cited 43 times | Published

always govern. See Fla. Stat. Ann. § 63.022(2) (“It is the intent of the Legislature that

By v. Department of Children and Families

887 So. 2d 1253, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 659, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 1990, 2004 WL 2534335

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 2004 | Docket: 466585

Cited 38 times | Published

children involved in adoption proceedings. See § 63.022(2)(l), Fla. Stat. (2002) ("In all matters coming

Matter of Adoption of Doe

543 So. 2d 741, 1989 WL 36465

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1989 | Docket: 1420866

Cited 33 times | Published

only when the child is legally free for adoption. § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (1985). Were that issue to be reached

In Re Checking Account Overdraft Litigation

694 F. Supp. 2d 1302, 71 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 431, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22761, 2010 WL 841305

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 2010 | Docket: 2433196

Cited 25 times | Published

terms of the contract." 23 Williston on Contracts § 63:22 (4th ed.); see, e.g., Burger King Corp. v. C.R

Cs v. Sh

671 So. 2d 260, 1996 WL 165019

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1996 | Docket: 1248050

Cited 22 times | Published

child's best interests in adoption proceedings. See § 63.022(1), (2), Fla.Stat. But that general statement

F.W.F., Inc. v. Detroit Diesel Corp.

494 F. Supp. 2d 1342, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 48953, 2007 WL 1875785

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 2007 | Docket: 2518704

Cited 20 times | Published

the benefits of the agreement." 23 LORD, supra, § 63:22. "As a general principle, there can be no breach

In Interest of KAF

442 So. 2d 365

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 1983 | Docket: 469031

Cited 15 times | Published

than merely an indefinite protective custody. See § 63.022, Fla. Stat. (Supp. 1982). [3] Several courts

Ramey v. Thomas

382 So. 2d 78

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 1980 | Docket: 1254943

Cited 14 times | Published

Adoption, 219 So.2d 454 (Fla. 1st DCA 1969). Section 63.022 of the Florida Statutes (1979) provides: (1)

D.M.T. v. T.M.H.

129 So. 3d 320, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 812, 2013 WL 5942278, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 2422

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 7, 2013 | Docket: 60237374

Cited 13 times | Published

child under the Florida or federal constitutions); § 63.022(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (“An unmarried biological father

Peregood v. Cosmides

663 So. 2d 665, 1995 WL 627459

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 1995 | Docket: 1313758

Cited 13 times | Published

promote the well-being of persons being adopted." Section 63.022(1). The courts are instructed to enter orders

STATE, DEPT. OF HEALTH v. Cox

627 So. 2d 1210, 1993 WL 496042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1993 | Docket: 2450219

Cited 12 times | Published

interests of children in need of adoption. Cf. § 63.022(1), Fla. Stat. (1991) ("It is the intent of the

IB v. Department of Children and Families

876 So. 2d 581, 2004 WL 1228862

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 4, 2004 | Docket: 1245098

Cited 10 times | Published

subsection is governed by chapter 63. In turn, section 63.022(2) specifically provides that in every adoption

In Re SNW

912 So. 2d 368, 2005 WL 2467056

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2005 | Docket: 1755613

Cited 9 times | Published

private adoption in another division or circuit. Cf. § 63.022(5), Fla. Stat. (2004) (indicating legislative

Adoption of D.P.P. v. C.P.

158 So. 3d 633, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 7815, 2014 WL 2109130

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 2014 | Docket: 60246273

Cited 8 times | Published

the intent of the Legislature set forth in section 63.022, Florida Statutes (2012), which provides, in

CM v. Department of Children and Families

953 So. 2d 547, 2007 WL 412790

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 8, 2007 | Docket: 1338275

Cited 8 times | Published

handled in accordance with the requirements of law," § 63.022(4)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006), with due regard to any

Oah v. Rla

712 So. 2d 4, 1998 WL 210570

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1998 | Docket: 1471423

Cited 8 times | Published

the state government. Indeed, as stated in section 63.022(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1993), one of the

Js v. Sa

912 So. 2d 650, 2005 WL 2292311

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 2005 | Docket: 1755682

Cited 7 times | Published

and by establishing legal paternity rights. See § 63.022(1)(e), Fla. Stat. (2004). Allowing a father to

Lofton v. Secretary of the Department of Children & Family Services

377 F.3d 1275

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 28, 2004 | Docket: 397885

Cited 7 times | Published

benefit by it a permanent family life.” Fla. Stat. § 63.022(3) (2003). Yet, Florida’s foster care system has

Kranz v. Kranz

661 So. 2d 876, 1995 WL 581377

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 1995 | Docket: 532317

Cited 5 times | Published

provide for their children prior to adoption. § 63.022(1), Fla. Stat. (1993). To hold otherwise would

In Re Adoption of MAH

411 So. 2d 1380

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 1982 | Docket: 1327553

Cited 5 times | Published

being adopted" but this general language in Section 63.022(1) is obviously overwhelmed by the choice of

Gs v. Tb

985 So. 2d 978, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 325, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 1243

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2008 | Docket: 1673428

Cited 4 times | Published

homes for adoptive children, as expressed in section 63.022(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and to enforce

In Re JT

947 So. 2d 1212, 2007 WL 188243

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2007 | Docket: 1376526

Cited 4 times | Published

during pregnancy and after the child's birth." § 63.022(1)(e). Petitions for certiorari in case numbers

State, Dcfs v. Ib

891 So. 2d 1168

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 2005 | Docket: 378565

Cited 4 times | Published

homes for adoptive children in a prompt manner," § 63.022(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2003), constitute sufficient

Mlb v. Dept. of Hlt. & Rehab. Serv.

559 So. 2d 87

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1990 | Docket: 1751651

Cited 4 times | Published

who can benefit by it a permanent family life." § 63.022, Fla. Stat. (1987). The state's paramount concern

In re Adoption of K.A.G.

152 So. 3d 1271, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 20849, 2014 WL 7331269

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 24, 2014 | Docket: 60244726

Cited 3 times | Published

forefront when the court considers an adoption. See § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (2013). Our standard of review

Florida Department of Children & Families v. Adoption of X.X.G.

45 So. 3d 79, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 14014, 61 A.L.R. 6th 621

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 22, 2010 | Docket: 1927936

Cited 3 times | Published

adoption is in the best interest of the child. § 63.022(2), (4)(c), Fla. Stat.; Fla. Admin. Code R. 56C-16

In Re Adoption of Baby A.

944 So. 2d 380, 2006 WL 2033896

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 2006 | Docket: 1649311

Cited 3 times | Published

relationship is terminated by judgment of the court. § 63.022, Fla. Stat. (2004). The legislature's theory that

Dept. of Children and Family Servs. v. Ps

932 So. 2d 1195

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 2006 | Docket: 1684776

Cited 3 times | Published

in a prompt manner . . . ." § 63.022(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2005); see § 63.022(2) (articulating legislative

Bb v. Pjm

933 So. 2d 57, 2006 WL 1373243

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2006 | Docket: 1712103

Cited 3 times | Published

63.022, and 63.053, Florida Statutes (2004). Section 63.022 states, (1) The Legislature finds that: (a)

Adoption Miracles, LLC v. S.C.W.

912 So. 2d 368, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 16035

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2005 | Docket: 64840609

Cited 3 times | Published

private adoption in another division or circuit. Cf. § 63.022(5), Fla. Stat. (2004) (indicating legislative

SJ Ex Rel. MW v. WL

755 So. 2d 753, 2000 WL 314472

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 29, 2000 | Docket: 1699276

Cited 3 times | Published

rights. In this case, the siblings argue that section 63.022(1), Florida Statutes, confers legal status

C.S. v. S.H.

671 So. 2d 260, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 3845

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1996 | Docket: 64763712

Cited 3 times | Published

child’s best interests in adoption proceedings. See § 63.022(1), (2), Fla.Stat. But that general statement

DEPT. OF HEALTH & REHAB. SERV. v. Doe

659 So. 2d 697

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1995 | Docket: 1748042

Cited 3 times | Published

such a relationship. Respondents argue that section 63.022(1), Florida Statutes (1993), confers legal

Trushin v. State

475 So. 2d 1290, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2154

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 17, 1985 | Docket: 1302075

Cited 3 times | Published

the state a child for adoption... ." Under section 63.022(9), Florida Statutes (1979), "to place" is

K.H. v. Children's Home Society

120 So. 3d 104, 2013 WL 4080917, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 12729

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 2013 | Docket: 60233867

Cited 2 times | Published

commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood ....” § 63.022(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2012). Commitment to the responsibilities

D.S. v. J.L.

18 So. 3d 1103, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 11046

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2009 | Docket: 60251962

Cited 2 times | Published

included a provision entitled “Legislative intent.” § 63.022. It provides, in pertinent part, as follows: (1)

Ds v. Jl

18 So. 3d 1103, 2009 WL 2424306

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2009 | Docket: 1640592

Cited 2 times | Published

included a provision entitled "Legislative intent." § 63.022. It provides, in pertinent part, as follows: (1)

JCJ v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc.

989 So. 2d 32, 2008 WL 2596365

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 2008 | Docket: 1665228

Cited 2 times | Published

accordance with the requirements of this chapter. § 63.022(1)(e), Fla. Stat. (2004).[2] Additionally, an

The Florida Bar v. Dove

985 So. 2d 1001, 2008 WL 2373903

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 2008 | Docket: 1254395

Cited 2 times | Published

adoption proceedings." (citations omitted)); see also § 63.022(2)(1), Fla. Stat. (2002). This applies to both

G.S. v. T.B.

985 So. 2d 978

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2008 | Docket: 64855184

Cited 2 times | Published

homes for adoptive children, as expressed in section 63.022(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and to enforce

AFL v. Dept. of Children and Families

927 So. 2d 101, 2006 WL 941803

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 2006 | Docket: 1765512

Cited 2 times | Published

accountable for meeting the needs of the children.' See § 63.022(1)(a). 912 So.2d at 661-62. The Fourth District

State, Department of Children & Family Services v. I.B.

891 So. 2d 1168, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 803

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 2005 | Docket: 64835669

Cited 2 times | Published

homes for adoptive children in a prompt manner,” § 63.022(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2003), constitute sufficient

Baby Eaw v. Jsw

647 So. 2d 918

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 1994 | Docket: 1524757

Cited 2 times | Published

odds with the legislative intent set forth in section 63.022(2)(l), Florida Statutes (1993), that "[i]n

In Interest of CG

612 So. 2d 602, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 12865, 1992 WL 379899

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1992 | Docket: 1262996

Cited 2 times | Published

intentions regarding the placement of siblings in section 63.022(1) of the Florida Adoption Act: (1) It is the

Davis v. Dixon

545 So. 2d 318, 1989 WL 47174

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1989 | Docket: 1344819

Cited 2 times | Published

Adoption of H.Y.T., 458 So.2d 1127 (Fla. 1984); Section 63.022(2)(l), Fla. Stat. (1987). [4] 63.172 Effect

E.P. v. Hogreve

259 So. 3d 1007

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 2018 | Docket: 64699501

Cited 1 times | Published

intended to benefit child by adopting her"); see also § 63.022, Fla. Stat. (2010) ("It is the intent of the Legislature

Gs v. Tb

969 So. 2d 1049, 2007 WL 2608520

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 2007 | Docket: 1403819

Cited 1 times | Published

the best interests of the person to be adopted. § 63.022(2) & (4)(l), Fla. Stat. (2006). JUDGMENT. At

J.S. v. S.A.

912 So. 2d 650, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 14744

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 2005 | Docket: 64840646

Cited 1 times | Published

and by establishing legal paternity rights. See § 63.022(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2004). Allowing a father to

Bernard Cooper v. Department of Children and Families

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 2025 | Docket: 69564927

Published

the best interest of the child should govern.” § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (2023). “[T]he court is statutorily

V.R., GRANDPARENT v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 2021 | Docket: 60385575

Published

the court found the legislative intent behind section 63.022(5) was: to provide for cooperation

MARLA SHARE v. BROKEN SOUND CLUB, INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 2021 | Docket: 59719242

Published

implied.” Richard A. Lorde, Williston on Contracts § 63:22 (4th ed. 2020); see also Ins.

IRIS BERGMAN and JOHN STIGLICH v. IN RE: ADOPTION OF Z.E.S., A CHILD

238 So. 3d 847

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2018 | Docket: 6326626

Published

the intent of the Legislature set forth in section 63.022, Florida Statutes (2012).” Id. at 638 n.2.

Children's Home Society of Florida v. V.D.

188 So. 3d 920, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 4700, 2016 WL 1178018

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2016 | Docket: 60254366

Published

mother] signed the consent for adoption”); id. § 63.022 (reciting unmarried birth mother’s right to privacy

Department of Children & Families v. Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Program

186 So. 3d 1084, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 2968, 2016 WL 869317

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 29, 2016 | Docket: 60253692

Published

foremost concern in the court’s determination.” § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (2015). “A case in which a minor

Kemp & Associates, Inc. v. Chisholm

162 So. 3d 172, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 1555, 2015 WL 477856

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 2015 | Docket: 60247438

Published

preventing the disruption of adoptive placements ....” § 63.022(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010). Adoptive children also

K.D. v. Gift of Life Adoptions, Inc.

17 So. 3d 1244, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 13481, 2009 WL 2901298

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 2009 | Docket: 1141731

Published

commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood." § 63.022(1)(e), Fla. Stat. (2007). In order to preserve

G.S. v. T.B.

969 So. 2d 1049, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 14239

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2007 | Docket: 64853264

Published

and, in my view, is an abuse of discretion. See § 63.022(3), Fla. Stat. (2006). It is never in a child’s

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

981 So. 2d 471, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 4545

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2007 | Docket: 64854826

Published

legislature has also specifically found in section 63.022(l)(e) that “[t]he state has a compelling interest

In Re Baby H.

981 So. 2d 471, 2007 WL 914676

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2007 | Docket: 467860

Published

legislature has also specifically found in section 63.022(1)(e) that "[t]he state has a compelling interest

Department of Children & Family Services v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc.

947 So. 2d 1212

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2007 | Docket: 64848781

Published

during pregnancy and after the child’s birth.” § 63.022(l)(e). Petitions for certiorari in case numbers

B.B. v. P.J.M.

933 So. 2d 57, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 8011

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2006 | Docket: 64845699

Published

63.022, and 63.053, Florida Statutes (2004). Section 63.022 states, (1) The Legislature finds that: (a)

Department of Children & Families v. T.A.T.

915 So. 2d 228, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 18463, 2005 WL 3342105

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 2005 | Docket: 64841005

Published

PER CURIAM. AFFIRMED. See § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (2005); Canakaris v. Canakaris, 382 So.2d 1197 (Fla

Lofton v. Sec. Dept. of Children and Family

377 F.3d 1275, 2004 WL 1627022

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 21, 2004 | Docket: 239193

Published

benefit by it a permanent family life." Fla. Stat. § 63.022(3) (2003). Yet, Florida's foster care system has

S.J. ex rel. M.W. v. W.L.

755 So. 2d 753, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 3682

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 29, 2000 | Docket: 64796746

Published

maintain sibling groups.” [emphasis supplied] § 63.022(1), Fla. Stat. (1999) (“It is the intent of the

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Nov 13, 1998 | Docket: 3256798

Published

report its findings to that department." (e.s.) Section 63.022, Florida Statutes (1998 Supplement), referenced

O.A.H. v. R.L.A.

712 So. 2d 4, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 871

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1998 | Docket: 64781283

Published

the state government. Indeed, as stated in section 63.022(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1993), one of the

Florida Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services v. Doe

659 So. 2d 697, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 8486

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1995 | Docket: 64758466

Published

such a relationship. Respondents argue that section 63.022(1), Florida Statutes (1993), confers legal

G.W.B. v. J.S.W.

647 So. 2d 918, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 11522

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 1994 | Docket: 64753043

Published

these adoption proceedings. I tend to disagree. Section 63.022(2)(Z), Florida Statutes (1993), provides: (2)(Z)

Henriquez v. Adoption Centre, Inc.

641 So. 2d 84, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 7233

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1994 | Docket: 1152642

Published

policy regarding adoptions as set forth in section 63.022, Florida Statutes (1991), and especially subsection

Matter of Adoption of Kmc

606 So. 2d 1262, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 11345, 1992 WL 317557

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1992 | Docket: 1511412

Published

prior to final judgment on adoption petitions. See § 63.022(2)(c), Fla. Stat. Accordingly, this case is remanded

Palm Beach County Ex Rel. Adoption of Tgl

606 So. 2d 730, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10995, 1992 WL 295463

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1992 | Docket: 134894

Published

unless such is provided by the state, as well as section 63.022(2)(l), which provides: In all matters coming

M.L.B. v. Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services

559 So. 2d 87, 1990 WL 11792

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1990 | Docket: 64649330

Published

who can benefit by it a permanent family life.” § 63.022, Fla.Stat. (1987). The state’s paramount concern

Doe v. Roe

543 So. 2d 741, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 201, 1989 Fla. LEXIS 327

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1989 | Docket: 64642693

Published

only when the child is legally free for adoption. § 63.022(2), Fla.Stat. (1985). Were that issue to be reached

Brod v. Matter of an Adoption

522 So. 2d 973, 1988 WL 24162

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 1988 | Docket: 1191990

Published

pertinent sections of chapter 63 in sequence. Section 63.022(2) sets forth the legislative intent of the

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Sep 6, 1983 | Docket: 3256583

Published

can benefit by it a permanent family life.' Section 63.022(1), F.S. (1982 Supp.). Among other statutory