Cases from cite.case.law:

Y. G. A. P. a v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 246 So. 3d 509 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . See § 63.032(3), (10), & (18), Fla. Stat. . . .

I. B. J. S. v. In ADOPTION OF Z. E. S. a, 238 So. 3d 847 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . . § 63.032(2), Fla. Stat. (2016) (emphasis added). . . . See § 63.032(2) (defining adoption as the act of creating the legal relationship between parent and child . . . parents" raising the adoptee as if the child were "born to such adoptive parents in lawful wedlock." § 63.032 . . .

S. M. K. v. S. L. E. C. C. M. C., 238 So. 3d 925 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Section 63.032(1), Florida Statutes (2016), defines "abandoned" as follows: (1) "Abandoned" means a situation . . . In addition, section 63.089(4) provides that a finding of abandonment under section 63.032(1) must be . . . Here, the trial court made no specific findings under sections 63.032(1) or 63.089(4). . . .

In B. W. G B. J. G. N. A. G. v. J. L. G., 198 So. 3d 1025 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . . § 63.032(1); see also M.A.F. v. . . . See § 63.032(1); see also G.T., 725 So.2d at 410. . . .

V. C. B. E. G. B. v. SHAKIR,, 145 So. 3d 967 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . both “financially and emotionally,” based on the definition of “abandoned” contained within section 63.032 . . . person having legal custody has abandoned the child in accordance with the definition contained in s. 63.032 . . . Section 63.032(1) defines “abandoned” as: “Abandoned” means a situation in which the parent or person . . . a settled purpose to assume all parental duties, the court may declare the child to be abandoned. § 63.032 . . . construe the provisions of section 63.089(4)(a) to limit the definition of “abandoned” under section 63.032 . . .

ESTATE OF P. MAHER, III, v. IGLIKOVA,, 138 So. 3d 484 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 63.032(3), Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

HOME AT LAST ADOPTION AGENCY, INC. v. V. M., 126 So. 3d 1236 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Therefore, the Father has not abandoned the child as defined in section 63.032(1), Florida Statutes, . . . “Abandoned” is defined in section 63.032(1) to mean: a situation in which the parent or person having . . .

D. M. T. v. T. M. H., 129 So. 3d 320 (Fla. 2013)

. . . a man whose consent to the adoption of the child would be required under s. 63.062(1),” and section 63.032 . . . See, e.g., § 63.032(12), Fla. . . .

HOME AT LAST AGENCY, INC. v. J. L. C. W R. C. C. W,, 98 So. 3d 699 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . Section 63.032(6), Florida Statutes (2011), defines "agency” as “any child-placing agency licensed by . . .

T. M. H. v. D. M. T., 79 So. 3d 787 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . (emphasis added); see also § 63.032(12), Fla. . . .

F. L. C. J. L. C. J. L. C. v. G. C. N. C., 24 So. 3d 669 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . .” § 63.032(1), Fla. Stat. (2008); see also M.A.F. v. E.J.S., 917 So.2d 236 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005). . . .

D. S. In a v. J. L., 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . child was not required because he was an “unmarried biological father” within the meaning of section 63.032 . . .

R. H. K. H. v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 988 So. 2d 673 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . in accordance with this chapter, the department may place the child with an agency as defined in s. 63.032 . . .

J. C. J. v. HEART OF ADOPTIONS, INC. C. L. S., 989 So. 2d 32 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . See Id. at 202 (citing §§ 63.089, 63.064(1), 63.032(1), Fla. Stat. (2005)). . . . evidence that a parent ... has abandoned the child in accordance with the definition contained in s. 63.032 . . . Section 63.032(1) defines abandoned, in relevant part, as “a situation in which the parent ... while . . .

G. S. v. T. B., 985 So. 2d 978 (Fla. 2008)

. . . See § 63.032(2), Fla. Stat. (2005). . . . See, e.g., §§ 63.032(2), 63.172, Fla. Stat. (2005). . . .

G. S. B. S. I. S. C. S. v. T. B. E. B., 969 So. 2d 1049 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Treating natural parents differently from adoptive parents is specifically rejected by section 63.032 . . .

HEART OF ADOPTIONS, INC. v. J. A., 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007)

. . . and financial abandonment of the birth mother and child pursuant to sections 68.089, 68.064(1) and 63.032 . . . However, the adoption entity may pursue its claim of abandonment under sections 63.089, 63.064(1) and 63.032 . . . Section 63.032(12), Florida Statutes (2005), provides that “ ‘[p]arent’ has the same meaning as ascribed . . .

S. D. T. In T. a v. BUNDLE OF HOPE MINISTRIES, INC., 949 So. 2d 1132 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . 22, 2005, the appellee, Bundle of Hope Ministries, Inc., the “adoption entity” as defined in section 63.032 . . .

In ADOPTION OF BABY A. a A. S. v. A. S. v., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Rather, section 63.032(12) states that the word “parent” as used in chapter 63 “has the same meaning . . . See § 63.032(1) (defining abandonment in pertinent part as "a situation in which the parent or person . . .

B. B. J. M. a v. P. J. M. K. M., 933 So. 2d 57 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . See § 63.032(19), Fla. . . .

M. A. F. D. P. F. M. R. F. v. E. J. S. D. P. F. M. R. F., 917 So. 2d 236 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . person having legal custody has abandoned the child in accordance with the definition contained in s. 63.032 . . . , the court may consider the conduct of a father towards the child’s mother during her pregnancy. § 63.032 . . . See § 63.032(1), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

In S. N. W. a LLC, v. S. C. W., 912 So. 2d 368 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . pursuant to section 63.202, Florida Statutes (2004), and therefore an adoption entity pursuant to section 63.032 . . . Pursuant to section 63.032(7), the term “court” when used in chapter 63 adoption proceedings means “any . . .

J. S. V. B. v. S. A. J. A., 912 So. 2d 650 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . An “adoption entity” is defined in section 63.032 as: [Tjhe department, an agency, a child-caring agency . . . child-placing agency licensed by the department pursuant to s. 63.202 to place minors for adoption.” § 63.032 . . . the child, and includes all actions by any person or adoption entity participating in the process. § 63.032 . . . , the court may consider the conduct of a father towards the child’s mother during her pregnancy. § 63.032 . . . See E.A.W, 658 So.2d at 967; Matter of Adoption of Doe, 543 So.2d 741 (Fla.1989); see also § 63.032(1 . . .

I. B. D. B. T. T. A v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 876 So. 2d 581 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . in accordance with this chapter, the department may place the child with an agency as defined in s. 63.032 . . .

LOFTON, v. SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, H. R. S. XI X, 358 F.3d 804 (11th Cir. 2004)

. . . . § 63.032(2). . . .

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, v. B. Y., 863 So. 2d 418 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . in accordance with this chapter, the department many place the child with an agency as defined in s. 63.032 . . .

AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS- STEPPARENT ADOPTION FORMS, 832 So. 2d 684 (Fla. 2002)

. . . The birth parent abandoned the child(ren) as defined in s. 63.032. _ d. . . .

M. M. v. ADOPTION OF J. T. M. a, 821 So. 2d 1134 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . Section 63.032(14), Florida Statutes (2000), defines abandonment as: A situation in which the parent . . .

AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS- STEPPARENT ADOPTION FORMS, 821 So. 2d 263 (Fla. 2002)

. . . The birth parent abandoned the child(ren) as defined in s. 63.032. ___ d. . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS, v. ADOPTION OF GILLI,, 746 So. 2d 1172 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . . § 63.032(3), Fla. Stat. (1997). However, that is not the question. . . .

SCHWARZ, v. PURCELL,, 730 So. 2d 851 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . trial court’s conclusion that the birth mother did not abandon her minor child as defined by section 63.032 . . .

G. T. v. ADOPTION OF A. E. T., 725 So. 2d 404 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . The term “abandoned” is defined in § 63.032(14): “Abandoned” means a situation in which the parent or . . . involves a “situation ... sufficient to evince a willful rejection of parental obligations,” section 63.032 . . . agree with the trial judge that the evidence in this case established an abandonment under Section 63.032 . . .

W. T. J. K. A. R. a v. E. W. R. K. A. R. a, 721 So. 2d 723 (Fla. 1998)

. . . finding that appellant’s conduct constituted abandonment of his minor child within the meaning of section 63.032 . . . See § 63.032(10), Fla. Stat. (1995). . . . See id. § 63.032(14); In re Baby E.A.W., 658 So.2d 961 (Fla.1995); In re Adoption of Doe, 543 So.2d 741 . . . Section 63.032(14), Florida Statutes (1995), which defines abandonment, authorizes a trial court making . . . B.W., a case which predates section 63.032(14), Florida Statutes (1995), and our opinions in Doe and . . .

E. W. R. K. A. R. A v. W. T. J. K. A. R. A, 702 So. 2d 1343 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . finding that appellant’s conduct constituted abandonment of his minor child within the meaning of section 63.032 . . .

In ADOPTION OF L. H. W. a C. E. G. v. S. W. T. J. W., 695 So. 2d 1260 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . court indicated grounds to find that he had abandoned the child pursuant to sections 63.072(1) and 63.032 . . .

C. S. J. S. v. S. H. K. H., 671 So. 2d 260 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . See also §§ 63.032, 63.052(1), 63.082. . . .

In ADOPTION OF BABY E. A. W. G. W. B. v. J. S. W., 658 So. 2d 961 (Fla. 1995)

. . . question as one of great public importance: IN MAKING A DETERMINATION OF ABANDONMENT AS DEFINED BY SECTION 63.032 . . . Section 63.032(14), Florida Statutes (Supp.1992), allows a court to consider the father’s conduct toward . . . We thus de-eide whether section 63.032(14) allows a trial court to consider lack of emotional support . . . After Doe, the Legislature amended section 63.032 to define abandonment. . . . .” § 63.032(14), Fla.Stat. (Supp.1992) (emphasis added). . . . First, it leads me to disagree with the majority’s interpretation of section 63.032(14), Florida Statutes . . .

RUSHING, a v. E. BOSSE, R. P. A., 652 So. 2d 869 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . See §§ 63.022(1), 63.022(2)(/), 63.032(11), 63.062(l)(c), 63.092(1), 63.092(3)(a)4„ 63.142(4), 63.162 . . .

In ADOPTION OF BABY E. A. W. G. W. B. v. J. S. W. M. F. W. R. E. A. W., 647 So. 2d 918 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . The term “abandoned” is defined in section 63.032(14), Florida Statutes (1992), and provides, inter alia . . . great public importance the following: IN MAKING A DETERMINATION OF ABANDONMENT AS DEFINED BY SECTION 63.032 . . . The statute, section 63.032(14), Florida Statutes (1993), defines abandonment as a “situation ... sufficient . . . Section 63.032(14) says that, in determining whether there has been an abandonment, the court “may consider . . . definition set forth in subsection 39.01(1), and subsequently engrafted by the legislature into subsection 63.032 . . . the child, which situation is sufficient to evince a willful rejection of parental obligations.... § 63.032 . . .

TRUE LIFE CHOICE, INC. H. J. F. Jr. K. v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, STATE OF FLORIDA Lt. Jr. J. II,, 914 F. Supp. 507 (M.D. Fla. 1994)

. . . Florida Administrative Code, “no person or agency, other than an intermediary as defined in Chapter 63.032 . . .

J. BARNBY, v. AN ADOPTION,, 640 So. 2d 1244 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . . §§ 63.032(8)-.212(1)(c), Fla.Stat. (1993). . . . .

In ADOPTION K. M. C., 606 So. 2d 1262 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . See § 63.032(8), Fla.Stat. . . .

In ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD, 593 So. 2d 185 (Fla. 1991)

. . . petition for adoption of the deceased parent’s child an intermediary within the definition of section 63.032 . . . this case, we find the relative’s attorney was not an intermediary within the definition of section 63.032 . . . Section 63.032(8), Florida Statutes, (1987), defines “intermediary" as an attorney or physician who is . . . The grandparents argue that the plain meaning of section 63.032(8) defines intermediary as any attorney . . . It appears that in providing a definition of intermediary in section 63.032(8), Florida Statutes (1987 . . .

In ADOPTION A MINOR CHILD, 570 So. 2d 340 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . petition for adoption of the deceased parent’s child an intermediary within the definition of section 63.032 . . . An “intermediary” is defined in section 63.032(8), Florida Statutes (1987): Intermediary means an attorney . . . Section 63.032(9), Florida Statutes states: (a) “To place” or “placement” means the process of a person . . .

In M. BROD, v. MATTER OF AN ADOPTION,, 522 So. 2d 973 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . Section 63.032(8) defines “intermediary:” “Intermediary” means an attorney or physician who is licensed . . . Section 63.032(9) defines “placement:” “To place” or “placement” means the process of giving or transferring . . .

EVERGREEN SOD FARMS, INC. v. McCLENDON,, 513 So. 2d 1311 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . We note that section 63.032(10) defines “adoption” to mean “the act of creating the legal relationship . . .

BEARD v. HAMILTON, 512 So. 2d 1088 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . case the minor child was not placed, for adoption under chapter 63 as the term is defined in section 63.032 . . .

In ESTATE OF KANEVSKY, KAY, v. SWARTZ,, 506 So. 2d 1101 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . . § 63.032(2), the Legislature made it clear in the Adoption Act that the exception applies whether the . . .

STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, v. FRIENDS OF CHILDREN, INC., 653 F. Supp. 1221 (N.D. Fla. 1986)

. . . Florida Statutes § 63.032(9). . . . has also implicitly recognized that home studies are not a part of placement as defined by Section 63.032 . . . Fla.Stat. § 63.032(7). . . . However, Section 63.032 also states that the definition need not apply if “the context otherwise requires . . . Fla.Stat. § 63.032. . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, v. NATIONAL ADOPTION COUNSELING SERVICE, INC., 498 So. 2d 888 (Fla. 1986)

. . . person or agency, other than a parent or legal guardian of the child or an intermediary as defined in s. 63.032 . . .

NATIONAL ADOPTION COUNSELING SERVICE, INC. v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES,, 480 So. 2d 250 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . National and Gittelman are not a licensed child-placing agency or intermediary as defined in section 63.032 . . . “Intermediary” is defined in section 63.032(8) as an attorney or physician licensed or authorized to . . .

In L. A. C. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, v. CASTAGNINO,, 429 So. 2d 102 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . The problem with this argument is that section 63.032(9), Florida Statutes (1981), defines placement . . .

ADOPTION HOT LINE, INC. v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, XI, B., 402 So. 2d 1307 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . determined that Adoption Hot Line was acting in the capacity of an intermediary as defined by Section 63.032 . . .