Cases from cite.case.law:

E. P. P. P. M. P. v. HOGREVE,, 259 So. 3d 1007 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . attorneys for adoptive parents, "who evidently intended to benefit child by adopting her"); see also § 63.022 . . .

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

. . . and that "the adoption decree was consistent with the intent of the Legislature set forth in section 63.022 . . .

CHILDREN S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, v. V. D. In a, 188 So. 3d 920 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . . § 63.022 (reciting unmarried birth mother’s right to privacy in making decisions about her future and . . . Stat. (2015); see also id. § 63.022 (providing that unmarried biological father’s interests “acquire[ . . .

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, v. STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM P. W. F. W. W. W. W. W. J. W., 186 So. 3d 1084 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . .” § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (2015). . . .

KEMP ASSOCIATES, INC. v. CHISHOLM,, 162 So. 3d 172 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . .” § 63.022(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010). . . . . § 63.022(l)(c),(d), Fla. Stat. (2010). . . . .” § 63.022(3), Fla. Stat. (2010). Invalidating the 1961 Texas adoption judgment (or, adopting Ms. . . . commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood, both during the pregnancy and after the child’s birth.” § 63.022 . . .

In ADOPTION OF K. A. G. a, 152 So. 3d 1271 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . See § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . Section 63.022(4)(k) provides: “In all matters coming before the court under this chapter, the court . . .

In ADOPTION OF D. P. P. G. P. v. C. P., 158 So. 3d 633 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . The adoption decree was consistent with the intent of the Legislature set forth in section 63.022, Florida . . .

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

. . . not have any protected liberty interest in the child under the Florida or federal constitutions); § 63.022 . . . See § 63.022(l)(a), Fla. Stat. . . .

K. H. v. CHILDREN S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA,, 120 So. 3d 104 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . .” § 63.022(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2012). . . .

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, v. In ADOPTION OF X. X. G. N. R. G., 45 So. 3d 79 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Subsection 63.022(2), part of the 2001 overhaul, states: It is the intent of the Legislature that in . . . Section 63.022(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2006); G.S. v. T.B., 985 So.2d 978, 982 (Fla.2008). . . . . . § 63.022(2), (4)(c), Fla. Stat.; Fla. Admin. Code R. 56C-16.005(2). . . .

K. D. v. GIFT OF LIFE ADOPTIONS, INC., 17 So. 3d 1244 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . .” § 63.022(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

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

. . . .” § 63.022. . . . support and by establishing legal paternity rights in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. § 63.022 . . . See § 63.022(l)(a). . . . 63, the Legislature intended to provide permanent homes for adoptive children in a prompt manner. § 63.022 . . . inchoate parental rights must promptly demonstrate a full commitment to his parental responsibilities. § 63.022 . . .

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

. . . . § 63.022(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

THE FLORIDA BAR, v. DOVE,, 985 So. 2d 1001 (Fla. 2008)

. . . (citations omitted)), see also § 63.022(2)(Z), Fla. Stat. (2002). . . .

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

. . . compelling interest in providing stable and permanent homes for adoptive children, as expressed in section 63.022 . . . child’s statutory right to permanence and stability in adoptive placements as set forth in section 63.022 . . . In section 63.022, as we stated earlier, the Legislature declared the State’s “compelling interest” in . . . can benefit by it a permanent family life, and, whenever appropriate, to maintain sibling groups. § 63.022 . . .

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

. . . See § 63.022(3), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . . Under Florida law, permanency and adoption are preferred. § 63.022(l)(a), Fla. . . . statutes are intended “to provide to all children who can benefit by it a permanent family life[.]” § 63.022 . . . See § 63.022(3), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . . . § 63.022(2) & (4X1), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

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

. . . .” § 63.022(3), Fla. Stat. (2005). . . . Section 63.022(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), provides: “The state has a compelling interest in providing . . . Similarly, other provisions of section 63.022 address the right of an unmarried mother to “assurance . . . placements,” and the right of adoptive parents “in retaining custody of a legally adopted child.” § 63.022 . . . Further, section 63.022(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), states that one of the safeguards intended to . . . See § 63.022(1)(e), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

D. R. v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES,, 963 So. 2d 746 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . substantial, competent evidence as to the best interests of the child, see §§ 39.621(3), 39.812(4)-(5), 63.022 . . .

In BABY H. a J. A. v., 981 So. 2d 471 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

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

C. M. A. A. A v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 953 So. 2d 547 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . parent(s) may file, so “that all adoptions are handled in accordance with the requirements of law,” § 63.022 . . .

In J. T. a v. R. T. Ad A. M. v. R. T. Ad R. T. v. Ad A. M. v. A. M. R. T. Ad R. T. v. A. M. Ad, 947 So. 2d 1212 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . .” § 63.022(l)(e). . . .

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

. . . . § 63.022, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . . father may still be able to transform the “inchoate interest” recognized by the legislature in section 63.022 . . . best interest of the child should govern and be of foremost concern in the court’s determination.” § 63.022 . . .

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, v. P. S. In C. S. G. S. M. S., 932 So. 2d 1195 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . compelling interest in providing stable and permanent homes for adoptive children in a prompt manner-” § 63.022 . . . Stat. (2005); see § 63.022(2) (articulating legislative intent “that in every adoption, the best interest . . .

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

. . . This legislative intent is specifically expressed in sections 63.022, and 63.053, Florida Statutes (2004 . . . Section 63.022 states, (1) The Legislature finds that: (a) The state has a compelling interest in providing . . .

A. F. L. JR. B. P. A v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 927 So. 2d 101 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . See § 63.022(l)(a). 912 So.2d at 661-62. . . .

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, v. T. A. T. A K A C. M. a, 915 So. 2d 228 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See § 63.022(2), Fla. Stat. (2005); Canakaris v. Canakaris, 382 So.2d 1197 (Fla.1980); D.B. v. . . .

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

. . . . § 63.022(5), Fla. . . .

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

. . . See § 63.022(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . . See § 63.022(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

K. BEHRENS, v. REGIER,, 422 F.3d 1255 (11th Cir. 2005)

. . . . § 63.022(2) (“It is the intent of the Legislature that in every adoption, the best interest of the . . . Ann. §§ 63.022(2), 63.125(1), 63.142(4). . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, v. I. B. D. B., 891 So. 2d 1168 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . compelling interest in providing stable and permanent homes for adoptive children in a prompt manner,” § 63.022 . . .

B. Y. v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,, 887 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. 2004)

. . . the best interest of the child in adoption proceedings is the paramount consideration); see also, §§ 63.022 . . . See § 63.022(2)0), Fla. . . .

LOFTON, v. SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, H. R. S. XI X, 377 F.3d 1275 (11th Cir. 2004)

. . . . § 63.022(3) (2003). . . .

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

. . . (emphasis added) Chapter 63 specifically provides: 63.022. . . . In turn, section 63.022(2) specifically provides that in every adoption, the best interests of the child . . . trial court clearly has the authority, as well as the duty, under sections 39.812(4) and(5) and section 63.022 . . .

AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS- STEPPARENT ADOPTION FORMS, 870 So. 2d 791 (Fla. 2004)

. . . The 2003 Florida Legislature amended numerous statutes related to adoption, in-eluding sections 63.022 . . .

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

. . . The 2001 Florida Legislature enacted new adoption laws, sections 63.022-.039, 63.0425-.0427, 63.052-.132 . . .

S. J. I. J. M. W. D. B. v. W. L. L. L., 755 So. 2d 753 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . [emphasis supplied] § 63.022(1), Fla. . . . review the First District reversed, saying: “We reject [the adoptive parents] interpretation of [section 63.022 . . . The legislative statement contained in section 63.022(1) is a general statement of legislative intent . . . And while it is true that section 63.022 is merely a statement of legislative intent and does not purport . . . See § 63.022(1) (“It is the intent of the Legislature ... whenever possible, to maintain sibling groups . . . In this case, the siblings argue that section 63.022(1), Florida Statutes, confers legal status on them . . . district rejected such interpretation of the statute, finding that the legislative statement in section 63.022 . . . Section 63.022(1), Florida Statutes (1997), provides that it is the intent of the Legislature to protect . . .

O. A. H. v. R. L. A. E. P. A., 712 So. 2d 4 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . Indeed, as stated in section 63.022(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1993), one of the “basic safeguards” of . . .

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

. . . See § 63.022(1), (2), Fla.Stat. . . .

PEREGOOD, a v. COSMIDES, 663 So. 2d 665 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Section 63.022(1). . . . Section 63.022(2)(1). . . .

L. KRANZ, v. KRANZ,, 661 So. 2d 876 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . . § 63.022(1), Fla.Stat. (1993). . . .

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, v. DOE B. M. BROWNS, v. DOE B. M., 659 So. 2d 697 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Respondents argue that section 63.022(1), Florida Statutes (1993), confers legal status upon them as . . . The legislative statement contained in section 63.022(1) is a general statement of legislative intent . . .

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

. . . In doing so, the court noted subsection 63.022(1), Florida Statutes (1987), which provides: “It is the . . . The supreme court found the legislature made its intent even more explicit by adding subsection 63.022 . . . 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)

. . . Section 63.022(2)(Z), Florida Statutes (1993), provides: (2)(Z) In all matters coming before the court . . . Nor is this principle at odds with the legislative intent set forth in section 63.022(2)©, Florida Statutes . . . Earlier in the same statute, in subsection 63.022(2)(a) to be exact, the legislature has articulated, . . . Giving section 63.022(2)© its literal and, we think, obvious meaning, therefore, there is no question . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, v. W. COX M., 627 So. 2d 1210 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . Cf § 63.022(1), Fla.Stat. (1991) (“It is the intent of the legislature to protect and promote the well-being . . . and adoptive parents and to provide to all children who can benefit by it a permanent family life. § 63.022 . . . children to be adopted, and providing all children who can benefit from it a permanent family life, § 63.022 . . . interests, is to also promote and protect the wellbeing of the natural and adoptive parents involved, § 63.022 . . . The statute intends to “provide to all children who can benefit by it a permanent family life,” § 63.022 . . .

HENRIQUEZ, v. ADOPTION CENTRE, INC., 641 So. 2d 84 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . supreme court’s decision in Doe and the legislative policy regarding adoptions as set forth in section 63.022 . . . , Florida Statutes (1991), and especially subsection 63.022(2)(l) which was added in 1987, we leave the . . .

In C. G. a, 612 So. 2d 602 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . The legislature has set forth its intentions regarding the placement of siblings in section 63.022(1) . . .

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

. . . See §§ 63.092(2), 63.125(1), 63.022(2)(c), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 63.022(2)(c), Fla. Stat. . . .

PALM BEACH COUNTY, ADOPTION OF T. G. L., 606 So. 2d 730 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . entered an order awarding fees and costs and holding the county responsible, citing to sections 43.28 and 63.022 . . . personnel necessary” to operate the courts, unless such is provided by the state, as well as section 63.022 . . . SECTION 63.022(2)(l) We also fail to see how section 63.-022(2)(Z) mandates the attorney’s appointment . . .

DAVIS v. In ADOPTION OF T. R. D. a, 575 So. 2d 1364 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . The maternal grand-aunt and uncle, with whom the child has also resided, rely on sections 63.022(2)(Z . . .

M. L. B. J. B. v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES,, 559 So. 2d 87 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . .” § 63.022, Fla.Stat. (1987). The state’s paramount concern is the best interest of the child. . . .

DAVIS v. DIXON, 545 So. 2d 318 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . See also In Re Adoption of H.Y.T., 458 So.2d 1127 (Fla.1984); Section 63.022(2)(/), Fla.Stat. (1987). . . .

In Of ADOPTION OF DOE, DOE v. ROE, 543 So. 2d 741 (Fla. 1989)

. . . . § 63.022(2), Fla.Stat. (1985). . . . Section 63.022(1), Florida Statutes (1985), provides: "It is the intent of the Legislature to protect . . . district court opinion, the legislature has made its intent even more explicit by adding a new subsection 63.022 . . .

HINDMAN, v. B. BISCHOFF,, 534 So. 2d 743 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . She also claims that Bischoff failed to comply with sections 63.022(k), 63.082(5), and 63.092(1) and . . .

FRIENDS OF CHILDREN, INC. v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, 35 Fla. Supp. 2d 208 (Fla. Div. Admin. Hearings 1988)

. . . Also at issue is whether Friends violated the legislative intent in Section 63.022, Florida Statutes, . . .

PETITION FOR ADOPTION BY MARTYAK, 28 Fla. Supp. 2d 43 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 1988)

. . . The definition of primary residence and place of employment is found in F.S. 63.022(12) and is defined . . .

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

. . . Section 63.022(2) sets forth the legislative intent of the act and its basic safeguards. . . . are reported to the court and become a permanent record in the file of the adoption proceedings_” § 63.022 . . .

TRUSHIN, v. STATE, 475 So. 2d 1290 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . Under section 63.022(9), Florida Statutes (1979), “to place” is defined as “the process of giving or . . . This argument fails to recognize that the definition of “to place” found at section 63.022(9) does not . . . When sections 63.022(9) and 63.212(l)(a) are read together, they plainly prohibit the giving of custody . . .

In HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY COMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOR DISTRICT VIII, v. LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD,, 457 So. 2d 522 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . .-162, 63.022, and 39.441. . . .

In K. A. F. a FAATZ, v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES,, 442 So. 2d 365 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . See § 63.022, Fla.Stat. (Supp.1982). . . . .

In ADOPTION OF M. A. H. a, 411 So. 2d 1380 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1982)

. . . Intent” does address the “well being of the person being adopted” but this general language in Section 63.022 . . .

RAMEY L. v. B. THOMAS M., 382 So. 2d 78 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . Section 63.022 of the Florida Statutes (1979) provides: (1) It is the intent of the legislature to protect . . .