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Fla. Stat. § 63.062 (2025)
Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue.
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63.062 Persons required to consent to adoption; affidavit of nonpaternity; waiver of venue.—
(1) Unless supported by one or more of the grounds enumerated under s. 63.089(3), a petition to terminate parental rights pending adoption may be granted only if written consent has been executed as provided in s. 63.082 after the birth of the minor or notice has been served under s. 63.088 to:
(a) The mother of the minor.
(b) The father of the minor, if:
1. The minor was conceived or born while the father was married to the mother;
2. The minor is his child by adoption;
3. The minor has been adjudicated by the court to be his child before the date a petition for termination of parental rights is filed;
4. He has filed an affidavit of paternity pursuant to s. 382.013(2)(c) or he is listed on the child’s birth certificate before the date a petition for termination of parental rights is filed; or
5. In the case of an unmarried biological father, he has acknowledged in writing, signed in the presence of a competent witness, that he is the father of the minor, has filed such acknowledgment with the Office of Vital Statistics of the Department of Health within the required timeframes, and has complied with the requirements of subsection (2).
The status of the father shall be determined at the time of the filing of the petition to terminate parental rights and may not be modified, except as otherwise provided in s. 63.0423(9)(a), for purposes of his obligations and rights under this chapter by acts occurring after the filing of the petition to terminate parental rights.
(c) The minor, if 12 years of age or older, unless the court in the best interest of the minor dispenses with the minor’s consent.
(d) Any person lawfully entitled to custody of the minor if required by the court.
(e) The court having jurisdiction to determine custody of the minor, if the person having physical custody of the minor does not have authority to consent to the adoption.
(2) In accordance with subsection (1), the consent of an unmarried biological father shall be necessary only if the unmarried biological father has complied with the requirements of this subsection.
(a)1. With regard to a child who is placed with adoptive parents more than 6 months after the child’s birth, an unmarried biological father must have developed a substantial relationship with the child, taken some measure of responsibility for the child and the child’s future, and demonstrated a full commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood by providing reasonable and regular financial support to the child in accordance with the unmarried biological father’s ability, if not prevented from doing so by the person or authorized agency having lawful custody of the child, and either:
a. Regularly visited the child at least monthly, when physically and financially able to do so and when not prevented from doing so by the birth mother or the person or authorized agency having lawful custody of the child; or
b. Maintained regular communication with the child or with the person or agency having the care or custody of the child, when physically or financially unable to visit the child or when not prevented from doing so by the birth mother or person or authorized agency having lawful custody of the child.
2. An unmarried biological father who openly lived with the child for at least 6 months within the 1-year period following the birth of the child and immediately preceding placement of the child with adoptive parents and who openly held himself out to be the father of the child during that period shall be deemed to have developed a substantial relationship with the child and to have otherwise met the requirements of this paragraph.
(b) With regard to a child who is 6 months of age or younger at the time the child is placed with the adoptive parents, an unmarried biological father must have demonstrated a full commitment to his parental responsibility by having performed all of the following acts prior to the time the mother executes her consent for adoption:
1. Filed a notarized claim of paternity form with the Florida Putative Father Registry within the Office of Vital Statistics of the Department of Health, which form shall be maintained in the confidential registry established for that purpose and shall be considered filed when the notice is entered in the registry of notices from unmarried biological fathers.
2. Upon service of a notice of an intended adoption plan or a petition for termination of parental rights pending adoption, executed and filed an affidavit in that proceeding stating that he is personally fully able and willing to take responsibility for the child, setting forth his plans for care of the child, and agreeing to a court order of child support and a contribution to the payment of living and medical expenses incurred for the mother’s pregnancy and the child’s birth in accordance with his ability to pay.
3. If he had knowledge of the pregnancy, paid a fair and reasonable amount of the living and medical expenses incurred in connection with the mother’s pregnancy and the child’s birth, in accordance with his financial ability and when not prevented from doing so by the birth mother or person or authorized agency having lawful custody of the child. The responsibility of the unmarried biological father to provide financial assistance to the birth mother during her pregnancy and to the child after birth is not abated because support is being provided to the birth mother or child by the adoption entity, a prospective adoptive parent, or a third party, nor does it serve as a basis to excuse the birth father’s failure to provide support.
(c) The mere fact that a father expresses a desire to fulfill his responsibilities towards his child which is unsupported by acts evidencing this intent does not meet the requirements of this section.
(d) The petitioner shall file with the court a certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics stating that a diligent search has been made of the Florida Putative Father Registry of notices from unmarried biological fathers described in subparagraph (b)1. and that no filing has been found pertaining to the father of the child in question or, if a filing is found, stating the name of the putative father and the time and date of filing. That certificate shall be filed with the court prior to the entry of a final judgment of termination of parental rights.
(e) An unmarried biological father who does not comply with each of the conditions provided in this subsection is deemed to have waived and surrendered any rights in relation to the child, including the right to notice of any judicial proceeding in connection with the adoption of the child, and his consent to the adoption of the child is not required.
(3) Pursuant to chapter 48, an adoption entity shall serve a notice of intended adoption plan upon any known and locatable unmarried biological father who is identified to the adoption entity by the mother by the date she signs her consent for adoption if the child is 6 months of age or less at the time the consent is executed. Service of the notice of intended adoption plan is not required when the unmarried biological father signs a consent for adoption or an affidavit of nonpaternity or when the child is more than 6 months of age at the time of the execution of the consent by the mother. The notice may be served at any time before the child’s birth or before placing the child in the adoptive home. The recipient of the notice may waive service of process by executing a waiver and acknowledging receipt of the plan. The notice of intended adoption plan must specifically state that if the unmarried biological father desires to contest the adoption plan he must, within 30 days after service, file with the court a verified response that contains a pledge of commitment to the child in substantial compliance with subparagraph (2)(b)2. and a claim of paternity form with the Office of Vital Statistics, and must provide the adoption entity with a copy of the verified response filed with the court and the claim of paternity form filed with the Office of Vital Statistics. The notice must also include instructions for submitting a claim of paternity form to the Office of Vital Statistics and the address to which the claim must be sent. If the party served with the notice of intended adoption plan is an entity whose consent is required, the notice must specifically state that the entity must file, within 30 days after service, a verified response setting forth a legal basis for contesting the intended adoption plan, specifically addressing the best interests of the child.
(a) If the unmarried biological father or entity whose consent is required fails to timely and properly file a verified response with the court and, in the case of an unmarried biological father, a claim of paternity form with the Office of Vital Statistics, the court shall enter a default judgment against the unmarried biological father or entity and the consent of that unmarried biological father or entity shall no longer be required under this chapter and shall be deemed to have waived any claim of rights to the child. To avoid an entry of a default judgment, within 30 days after receipt of service of the notice of intended adoption plan:
1. The unmarried biological father must:
a. File a claim of paternity with the Florida Putative Father Registry maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics;
b. File a verified response with the court which contains a pledge of commitment to the child in substantial compliance with subparagraph (2)(b)2.; and
c. Provide support for the birth mother and the child.
2. The entity whose consent is required must file a verified response setting forth a legal basis for contesting the intended adoption plan, specifically addressing the best interests of the child.
(b) If the mother identifies a potential unmarried biological father within the timeframes required by the statute, whose location is unknown, the adoption entity shall conduct a diligent search pursuant to s. 63.088. If, upon completion of a diligent search, the potential unmarried biological father’s location remains unknown and a search of the Florida Putative Father Registry fails to reveal a match, the adoption entity shall request in the petition for termination of parental rights pending adoption that the court declare the diligent search to be in compliance with s. 63.088, that the adoption entity has no further obligation to provide notice to the potential unmarried biological father, and that the potential unmarried biological father’s consent to the adoption is not required.
(4) Any person whose consent is required under paragraph (1)(b), or any other man, may execute an irrevocable affidavit of nonpaternity in lieu of a consent under this section and by doing so waives notice to all court proceedings after the date of execution. An affidavit of nonpaternity must be executed as provided in s. 63.082. The affidavit of nonpaternity may be executed prior to the birth of the child. The person executing the affidavit must receive disclosure under s. 63.085 prior to signing the affidavit. For purposes of this chapter, an affidavit of nonpaternity is sufficient if it contains a specific denial of parental obligations and does not need to deny the existence of a biological relationship.
(5) A person who signs a consent to adoption or an affidavit of nonpaternity must be given reasonable notice of his or her right to select a person who does not have an employment, professional, or personal relationship with the adoption entity or the prospective adoptive parents to be present when the consent to adoption or affidavit of nonpaternity is executed and to sign the consent or affidavit as a witness.
(6) The petitioner must make good faith and diligent efforts as provided under s. 63.088 to notify, and obtain written consent from, the persons required to consent to adoption under this section.
(7) If parental rights to the minor have previously been terminated, the adoption entity with which the minor has been placed for subsequent adoption may provide consent to the adoption. In such case, no other consent is required. If the minor has been permanently committed to the department for subsequent adoption, the department must consent to the adoption or the court order finding that the department unreasonably denied the application to adopt entered under s. 39.812(4) must be attached to the petition to adopt, and the petitioner must file with the court a favorable preliminary adoptive home study as required under s. 63.092.
(8) A petition to adopt an adult may be granted if:
(a) Written consent to adoption has been executed by the adult and the adult’s spouse, if any, unless the spouse’s consent is waived by the court for good cause.
(b) Written notice of the final hearing on the adoption has been provided to the parents, if any, or proof of service of process has been filed, showing notice has been served on the parents as provided in this chapter.
(9) A petition for termination of parental rights must be filed in the appropriate county as determined under s. 63.087(2). If a parent whose consent is required objects to venue in the county where the action was filed, the court may transfer venue to a proper venue consistent with this chapter and chapter 47 unless the objecting parent has previously executed a waiver of venue.
(10) The waiver of venue must be a separate document containing no consents, disclosures, or other information unrelated to venue.
History.—s. 6, ch. 73-159; s. 4, ch. 75-226; s. 16, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-446; s. 6, ch. 92-96; s. 11, ch. 95-280; s. 84, ch. 97-237; s. 13, ch. 2001-3; s. 12, ch. 2003-58; s. 2, ch. 2004-389; s. 3, ch. 2006-265; s. 8, ch. 2008-151; s. 11, ch. 2012-81; s. 9, ch. 2024-177.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 122
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1975–2025 · leading case: Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007).
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
By v. Dep't of Child. & Families, 887 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. 2004). “§ 63.062(1) (emphasis added). In the absence of a clear statement to the contrary, it is safe to assume that the Legislature also intended for the trial court to bypass the department's consent when it is in a child's best interests.”
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
Berhow v. Crow, 423 So. 2d 371 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982). “§ 63.062(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979). Because the Berhows were not accorded notice of the hearing on the Crows' petition to adopt, we vacate the judgment of adoption as it relates to Dawn Payne.”
D.S. v. J.L., 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). “Section 63.062 governs when a parent’s consent is required for the adoption of his or her child.”
Matter of Adoption of Doe, 543 So. 2d 741 (Fla. 1989). “Section 63.062, *751 Florida Statutes (1985), requires that written consent be executed after the birth of a child.”
Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, 570 U.S. 637 (2013). “§§45–61d, 45–61i(b)(2) (1979) (natural father’s consent required if paternity acknowledged or judicially established); Fla. Stat. §63.062 (1979) (same); Ore. Rev.”
Dept. of Child. & Fam. Servs. v. Ps, 932 So. 2d 1195 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006). “§ 63.062(7), Fla. Stat. (2005). In its June 7, 2004, order, after the parental rights were terminated, the trial court committed the children to the Department's permanent custody for purposes of adoption.”
Perlow v. Berg-Perlow, 875 So. 2d 383 (Fla. 2004). “Parental rights may be terminated through adoption, see § 63.062, Fla. Stat. (2003), or the strict procedures outlined in the statutes governing the termination of parental rights.”
B.B. v. P.J.M., 933 So. 2d 57 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006). “’s consent to the proposed adoption was not required as he had failed to comply with the provisions of section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2004), applicable to unmarried biological fathers.”
Matter of Adoption of Doe, 524 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. 5th DCA 1988). “§ 63.062 (1)(b)(5) (1985); Wylie v. Botos, supra ; In re Adoption of Mullenix, 359 So.”
In Re Guardianship of DA McW., 429 So. 2d 699 (Fla. 4th DCA 1983). “See § 63.062, Fla. Stat. and Wylie v. Botos, 416 So.”
63.062(1): 28 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
Matter of Adoption of Doe, 543 So. 2d 741 (Fla. 1989). “Section 63.062, *751 Florida Statutes (1985), requires that written consent be executed after the birth of a child.”
Just. Admin. Com'n v. Peterson, 989 So. 2d 663 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008).
By v. Dep't of Child. & Families, 887 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. 2004). “§ 63.062(1) (emphasis added). In the absence of a clear statement to the contrary, it is safe to assume that the Legislature also intended for the trial court to bypass the department's consent when it is in a child's best interests.”
Matter of Adoption of Doe, 524 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. 5th DCA 1988). “§ 63.062 (1)(b)(5) (1985); Wylie v. Botos, supra ; In re Adoption of Mullenix, 359 So.”
63.062(1)(a): 4 cases
Wylie v. Botos, 416 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982).
Worley v. Worley, 534 So. 2d 862 (Fla. 1st DCA 1988).
V.r., Grandparent v. Dep't of Child. & Families (Fla. 4th DCA 2021).
63.062(1)(b): 15 cases
In Interest of Ajb, 548 So. 2d 906 (Fla. 1st DCA 1989).
M.D.C. v. K.D., 39 So. 3d 1117 (Ala. 2009).
Matter of Adoption of Doe, 524 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. 5th DCA 1988). “§ 63.062 (1)(b)(5) (1985); Wylie v. Botos, supra ; In re Adoption of Mullenix, 359 So.”
Kent v. Burdick, 573 So. 2d 61 (Fla. 1st DCA 1990).
Ponton v. Tabares, 711 So. 2d 125 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998).
63.062(1)(b)(1): 2 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
63.062(1)(b)(3): 2 cases
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
SDT v. Bundle of Hope Ministries, Inc., 949 So. 2d 1132 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007).
63.062(1)(b)(5): 1 case
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
63.062(1)(c): 1 case
Baby Eaw v. Jsw, 647 So. 2d 918 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994).
63.062(1)(d): 1 case
The Florida Bar v. Dove, 985 So. 2d 1001 (Fla. 2008).
63.062(1)(d)(3): 1 case
The Florida Bar v. Dove, 985 So. 2d 1001 (Fla. 2008).
63.062(2): 23 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
D.S. v. J.L., 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). “Section 63.062 governs when a parent’s consent is required for the adoption of his or her child.”
J.S. v. S.A., 912 So. 2d 650 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005).
B.M.D. v. Steinberg, 685 So. 2d 1305 (Fla. 2d DCA 1995).
B.B. v. P.J.M., 933 So. 2d 57 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006). “’s consent to the proposed adoption was not required as he had failed to comply with the provisions of section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2004), applicable to unmarried biological fathers.”
63.062(2)(1): 2 cases
D.S. v. J.L., 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). “Section 63.062 governs when a parent’s consent is required for the adoption of his or her child.”
Ds v. Jl, 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009).
63.062(2)(a): 2 cases
Berhow v. Crow, 423 So. 2d 371 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982). “§ 63.062(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979). Because the Berhows were not accorded notice of the hearing on the Crows' petition to adopt, we vacate the judgment of adoption as it relates to Dawn Payne.”
K.D. v. Gift of Life Adoptions, Inc., 17 So. 3d 1244 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009).
63.062(2)(a)(1): 1 case
K.D. v. Gift of Life Adoptions, Inc., 17 So. 3d 1244 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009).
63.062(2)(b): 10 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
D.S. v. J.L., 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). “Section 63.062 governs when a parent’s consent is required for the adoption of his or her child.”
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
K.H. v. Child.'s Home Soc'y, 120 So. 3d 104 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013).
Ds v. Jl, 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009).
63.062(2)(b)(1): 4 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
In Re Baby H., 981 So. 2d 471 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007).
J. S. H. v. Dept. of Child. & Families, 268 So. 3d 186 (Fla. 2d DCA 2018).
63.062(2)(b)(2): 5 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
JCJ v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc., 989 So. 2d 32 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008).
K.H. v. Child.'s Home Soc'y, 120 So. 3d 104 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013).
K.D. v. Gift of Life Adoptions, Inc., 17 So. 3d 1244 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009).
63.062(2)(b)(3): 2 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
JCJ v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc., 989 So. 2d 32 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008).
63.062(2)(b)(l): 1 case
J.A. v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc., 981 So. 2d 471 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007).
63.062(2)(d): 9 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
B.B. v. P.J.M., 933 So. 2d 57 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006). “’s consent to the proposed adoption was not required as he had failed to comply with the provisions of section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2004), applicable to unmarried biological fathers.”
J.C.J. v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc., 942 So. 2d 906 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006).
J.A. v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc., 981 So. 2d 471 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007).
63.062(2)(e): 2 cases
K.H. v. Child.'s Home Soc'y, 120 So. 3d 104 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013).
S.C. v. Gift of Life Adoptions, 100 So. 3d 774 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012).
63.062(3): 8 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
D.S. v. J.L., 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). “Section 63.062 governs when a parent’s consent is required for the adoption of his or her child.”
Solomon v. McLucas, 382 So. 2d 339 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980).
In Interest of IBJ, 497 So. 2d 1265 (Fla. 5th DCA 1986).
K.H. v. Child.'s Home Soc'y, 120 So. 3d 104 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013).
63.062(3)(a): 5 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
JCJ v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc., 989 So. 2d 32 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008).
SDT v. Bundle of Hope Ministries, Inc., 949 So. 2d 1132 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007).
K.D. v. Gift of Life Adoptions, Inc., 17 So. 3d 1244 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009).
63.062(3)(a)(1)(a): 1 case
S.C. v. Gift of Life Adoptions, 100 So. 3d 774 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012).
63.062(3)(b): 3 cases
Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. JA, 963 So. 2d 189 (Fla. 2007). “As to the father of the child, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2005), provides that a father's written consent is required in specific circumstances, including if the child was born or conceived when the father and mother were married.”
In re Adoption of Scott, 344 So. 2d 884 (Fla. 1st DCA 1977).
Child.'s Home Soc'y of Florida v. V.D., 188 So. 3d 920 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016).
63.062(4): 3 cases
Stefanos v. Rivera-Berrios, 673 So. 2d 12 (Fla. 1996).
Y.H. v. F.L.H., 784 So. 2d 565 (Fla. 1st DCA 2001).
Yh v. Flh, 784 So. 2d 565 (Fla. 1st DCA 2001).
63.062(6): 2 cases
J.H. v. K.D.M., 8 So. 3d 372 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009).
Jh v. Kdm, 8 So. 3d 372 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009).
63.062(7): 5 cases
By v. Dep't of Child. & Families, 887 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. 2004). “§ 63.062(1) (emphasis added). In the absence of a clear statement to the contrary, it is safe to assume that the Legislature also intended for the trial court to bypass the department's consent when it is in a child's best interests.”
Dept. of Child. & Fam. Servs. v. Ps, 932 So. 2d 1195 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006). “§ 63.062(7), Fla. Stat. (2005). In its June 7, 2004, order, after the parental rights were terminated, the trial court committed the children to the Department's permanent custody for purposes of adoption.”
Dept. of Child. & Fam. Servs. v. By, 863 So. 2d 418 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003).
Dep't of Child. & Families v. Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Prog., 186 So. 3d 1084 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016).
T.r.-b. v. Dep't of Child. & Families (Fla. 3d DCA 2022).
63.062(9): 2 cases
M.M.F./Adoption Entity v. K.O., 4 So. 3d 39 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009).
mmf/adoption Entity v. Ko, 4 So. 3d 39 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009).
63.062(b)(1): 1 case
In Re Adoption of Baby A., 944 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006). “" Section 63.062 addresses the persons required to consent to adoption.”
63.062(l)(a): 1 case
J.S.S. v. Florida Dep't of Health & Rehabilitative Servs., 646 So. 2d 775 (Fla. 2d DCA 1994).
63.062(l)(b): 6 cases
B.B. v. P.J.M., 933 So. 2d 57 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006). “’s consent to the proposed adoption was not required as he had failed to comply with the provisions of section 63.062, Florida Statutes (2004), applicable to unmarried biological fathers.”
O'Bryan v. Doe, 572 So. 2d 986 (Fla. 1st DCA 1990).
J.D.S. v. Franks, 893 P.2d 732 (Ariz. 1995).
D.S. v. J.L., 18 So. 3d 1103 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009). “Section 63.062 governs when a parent’s consent is required for the adoption of his or her child.”
Roe v. Doe, 524 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. 5th DCA 1988).
63.062(l)(b)(5): 1 case
Roe v. Doe, 524 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. 5th DCA 1988).
63.062(l)(c): 1 case
G.W.B. v. J.S.W., 647 So. 2d 918 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994).
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