Florida Statute 63.62 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 63
ADOPTION

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F.S. 63.062

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.

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Total Results: 110

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

if the father was served with notice under section 63.062(3)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and he fails

Perlow v. Berg-Perlow

875 So. 2d 383, 2004 WL 583130

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2004 | Docket: 1683993

Cited 72 times | Published

rights may be terminated through adoption, see § 63.062, Fla. Stat. (2003), or the strict procedures outlined

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

department "may provide consent to the adoption." § 63.062(7), Fla. Stat. (2003) (emphasis added); see also

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

abandonment of the unborn child under chapter 63. Section 63.062(1) provides: (1) Unless consent is excused

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

consent to adoption as it did in this case. Section 63.062 addresses the consents required before a child

In Re Guardianship of DA McW.

429 So. 2d 699

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 2, 1983 | Docket: 1221439

Cited 21 times | Published

to the promulgation of notice provisions in section 63.062, Florida Statutes. In Brown v. Bray, 300 So

Justice Administrative Com'n v. Peterson

989 So. 2d 663, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 11220, 2008 WL 2811999

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2008 | Docket: 1210658

Cited 17 times | Published

identifying and locating an unknown parent, nor section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes (2006), relating to persons

Stefanos v. Rivera-Berrios

673 So. 2d 12, 1996 WL 63084

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 1996 | Docket: 1671436

Cited 17 times | Published

involving the child. Our holding is consistent with section 63.062(4), Florida Statutes (Supp.1992), which states

Solomon v. McLucas

382 So. 2d 339

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1980 | Docket: 1255011

Cited 16 times | Published

committed. § 39.41(4), Fla. Stat. (Supp. 1978); § 63.062(3) and § 63.072(2). Fla. Stat. (1977). [3] The

Hinkle v. Lindsey

424 So. 2d 983

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 12, 1983 | Docket: 1297388

Cited 14 times | Published

by virtue of chapter 63, Florida Statutes. Section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1981), provides in part:

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

the only parties to the adoption suit. Under section 63.062, it is not necessary to obtain the consent

Berhow v. Crow

423 So. 2d 371

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 1982 | Docket: 544741

Cited 13 times | Published

Berhows to the adoption of Dawn by the Crows. § 63.062(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979). Because the Berhows

Turner v. Adoption of Turner

352 So. 2d 957

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1977 | Docket: 1757668

Cited 12 times | Published

had not been a legal abandonment as required by § 63.062 and § 63.072, Florida Statutes; that termination

In Re of Sab

735 So. 2d 523, 1999 WL 301269

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 14, 1999 | Docket: 1431136

Cited 11 times | Published

married the mother and sought to adopt the child. Section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1997), governs our disposition

Matter of Adoption of Cottrill

388 So. 2d 302

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 16, 1980 | Docket: 420156

Cited 11 times | Published

only upon the giving of appropriate consents, Section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1977), or under circumstances

Shinall v. Pergeorelis

325 So. 2d 431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1975 | Docket: 1244490

Cited 10 times | Published

supported the child since its birth. See also F.S. 63.062(1). [7] Rule 1.140, R.C.P.

Wtj v. Ewr

721 So. 2d 723, 1998 WL 830615

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1998 | Docket: 1323145

Cited 9 times | Published

after both natural parents have consented. See id. § 63.062. In certain instances, however, a court may excuse

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

January 1995. E.P.A. consented to the adoption. See § 63.062, Fla. Stat. (1993). O.A.H. refused to consent

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

required under the recently enacted provisions of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes (2004). Those provisions

Yh v. Flh

784 So. 2d 565, 2001 WL 505254

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 2001 | Docket: 1743978

Cited 7 times | Published

involving the child. Our holding is consistent with section 63.062(4), Florida Statutes (Supp.1992), which states

SD v. Ag

764 So. 2d 807, 2000 WL 1021246

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 2000 | Docket: 470287

Cited 7 times | Published

which states that it is executed pursuant to section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1997). That statute describes

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules

713 So. 2d 1, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 105, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 475, 1998 WL 166533

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 1998 | Docket: 1732751

Cited 7 times | Published

adoption by those persons required to consent by section 63.062, Florida Statutes; (B) notice of the hearing

Matter of Adoption of Doe

524 So. 2d 1037, 1988 WL 23651

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 24, 1988 | Docket: 372256

Cited 6 times | Published

consent to this adoption was required.[11] Section 63.062(1)(b) provides that the natural father must

Webb v. Blancett

473 So. 2d 1376, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1973

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 1985 | Docket: 1510506

Cited 6 times | Published

by virtue of Chapter 63, Florida Statutes. Section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes (1983) says: Unless consent

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & REHAB. SERVICES v. Herzog

317 So. 2d 865

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 20, 1975 | Docket: 1692416

Cited 6 times | Published

decisions, our legislature has recently amended § 63.062(1), (b), (4-5) effective July 1, 1975, to require

Amend. to Rules of App. Proc., Civ. Proc.

887 So. 2d 1090, 2004 WL 2201732

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 2004 | Docket: 1515169

Cited 5 times | Published

rights of any person required to consent by section 63.062, Florida Statutes; (B) notice of the hearing

Y.H. v. F.L.H.

784 So. 2d 565, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 6636

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 2001 | Docket: 64805229

Cited 5 times | Published

involving the child. Our holding is consistent with section 63.062(4), Florida Statutes (Supp.1992), which states

Ponton v. Tabares

711 So. 2d 125, 1998 WL 204738

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1998 | Docket: 1337765

Cited 5 times | Published

adoption of a child would be required under Florida Statute 63.062(1)(b). If a child has been legally adopted

Wylie v. Botos

416 So. 2d 1253

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 1982 | Docket: 1654927

Cited 5 times | Published

consenting to the child's adoption, as required by Section 63.062(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1977). On June 6,

In Re Adoption of Mullenix

359 So. 2d 65

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1978 | Docket: 1417819

Cited 5 times | Published

of Turner, 352 So.2d 957 (Fla.1st DCA 1977)) F.S. 63.062, Florida Statutes 1975, requires as a condition

In Re Baby RPS

942 So. 2d 906, 2006 WL 2683776

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 2006 | Docket: 1471529

Cited 4 times | Published

adoption was not required here pursuant to section 63.062 because J.C.J. had failed to comply with section

Kent v. Burdick

573 So. 2d 61, 1990 WL 216287

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 27, 1990 | Docket: 1518823

Cited 4 times | Published

was not required under the adoption statute, section 63.062(1)(b), Florida Statutes. In the Interest of

In Interest of IBJ

497 So. 2d 1265, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2205

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 1986 | Docket: 1689644

Cited 4 times | Published

agency and attached to the petition for adoption. § 63.062(3), Fla. Stat. (1985). Therefore, in an agency

Amendments to Approved Family Law Forms

20 So. 3d 173

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2009 | Docket: 751733

Cited 3 times | Published

and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2). Determining whether someone's consent is

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

20 So. 3d 173, 34 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 298, 2009 Fla. LEXIS 785, 2009 WL 775400

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2009 | Docket: 60294181

Cited 3 times | Published

and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2). Determining whether someone’s consent is

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

notice of intended adoption plan pursuant to section 63.062(3)(a) and thus to inform him of the proceedings

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

professional or agency described in s. 61.20(2). § 63.062(7), Fla. Stat. (2005). In its June 7, 2004, order

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

adoption of a minor child are enumerated under section 63.062(1). The father's consent is required when any

Maf v. Ejs

917 So. 2d 236, 2005 WL 3327780

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 2005 | Docket: 2533465

Cited 3 times | Published

parental rights pending adoption may be granted. § 63.062(1), Fla. Stat. (2004). Written consent may be

Dept. of Children and Family Services v. By

863 So. 2d 418, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 19802, 2003 WL 23095250

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 31, 2003 | Docket: 1728610

Cited 3 times | Published

Chapter 63 as relevant to the case at bar is section 63.062(7) which provides: If parental rights to the

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

the standing issue, the trial court stated: Section 63.062, Florida Statutes, sets out the requirements

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

consent to adoption as it did in this ease. Section 63.062 addresses the consents required before a child

Kent v. Burdick

591 So. 2d 994, 1991 WL 265082

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1991 | Docket: 1528168

Cited 3 times | Published

natural father's consent was not required under § 63.062(1)(b), Florida Statutes, for stepparent adoption

In Interest of Ajb

548 So. 2d 906, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 2214, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 5156, 1989 WL 109526

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 1989 | Docket: 1333054

Cited 3 times | Published

not required since he had not met any of the section 63.062(1)(b), Florida Statutes, criteria for required

Worley v. Worley

534 So. 2d 862, 1988 WL 128267

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 5, 1988 | Docket: 1295622

Cited 3 times | Published

by the mother and in most cases the father. Section 63.062(1)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes (1987). There

Guerra v. Doe

454 So. 2d 1

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 1984 | Docket: 444392

Cited 3 times | Published

condition precedent to the adoption of a child, section 63.062(1)(b)4, Florida Statutes (1983), requires the

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

Adoption Plan with the trial court. As required by section 63.062(3), Florida Statutes (2012), CHS served the

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

that the trial court erred in determining that section 63.062(2)(b)2, Florida Statutes (2008), requires strict

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

that the trial court erred in determining that section 63.062(2)(b)2, Florida Statutes (2008), requires strict

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

child's birth in accordance with his ability to pay. § 63.062(2)(b)(2). Only if the father knew about the pregnancy

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

Father was clearly entitled to notice under section 63.062(1)(d)(3), Florida Statutes (2002), because

Baby Eaw v. Jsw

647 So. 2d 918

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

Cited 2 times | Published

order petitioners became her legal guardians. Section 63.062(1)(c), Florida Statutes (1993), expressly provides

Baby Eaw v. Jsw

647 So. 2d 918

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

Cited 2 times | Published

order petitioners became her legal guardians. Section 63.062(1)(c), Florida Statutes (1993), expressly provides

A.S., the Father v. Department of Children & Families, J.A., and Guardian Ad Litem Program

162 So. 3d 335, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 4764

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 2015 | Docket: 2679426

Cited 1 times | Published

rights. Neither section 39.503(1) nor section 63.062(1) is applicable to the instant case, and there

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

173 So. 3d 19

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2015 | Docket: 60294087

Cited 1 times | Published

and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes. Determining whether someone’s

S.C. v. Gift of Life Adoptions

100 So. 3d 774, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 19447, 2012 WL 5458083

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2012 | Docket: 60225956

Cited 1 times | Published

Disclosure, and Acknowledgment as required by section 63.062(3), Florida Statutes (2011). The notice advised

In re Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

59 So. 3d 792, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 734, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 2116, 2010 WL 5129227

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 2010 | Docket: 60299743

Cited 1 times | Published

and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2). Determining whether someone’s consent is

M.M.F./Adoption Entity v. K.O.

4 So. 3d 39, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 1095

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 2009 | Docket: 60295064

Cited 1 times | Published

venue. We reverse the trial court’s order under section 63.062(9), Florida Statutes, because the trial court

J.H. v. K.D.M.

8 So. 3d 372, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 14110

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2009 | Docket: 60305470

Cited 1 times | Published

necessarily waives the consent requirement of section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes (2004), and his right

SDT v. Bundle of Hope Ministries, Inc.

949 So. 2d 1132, 2007 WL 597042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2007 | Docket: 1375295

Cited 1 times | Published

of the categories of persons delineated in section 63.062(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2005), which specifies

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

required under the recently enacted provisions of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes (2004). Those provisions

S.D. v. A.G.

764 So. 2d 807, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 9357

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 2000 | Docket: 64799461

Cited 1 times | Published

which states that it is executed pursuant to section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1997). That statute describes

T.R.-B. v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2022 | Docket: 62628739

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the petitioner requested that, pursuant to section 63.062(7), Florida Statute (2021), the trial court

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

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

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several reasons. First, the court examined section 63.062(1)(a) and noted that the mother was “the first

J. S. H. v. DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

268 So. 3d 186

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 3, 2018 | Docket: 7589219

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2d 305, 307 (Fla. 1993). 2See § 63.062(2)(b)(1), Fla. Stat. (2015).

GIFT OF LIFE ADOPTIONS, INC. v. S. R. B.

252 So. 3d 788

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 2018 | Docket: 7531996

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putative father complies with the statute [section 63.062], he has no constitutionally-protected right

In RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS-12.913(A)(3).

246 So. 3d 1131

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 21, 2018 | Docket: 7239887

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and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes; and • Any person

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms - 12.913(A)(3)

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 21, 2018 | Docket: 7279220

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the requirements of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes; and 

S.M.K. v. S.L.E.

238 So. 3d 925

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 2018 | Docket: 64674186

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relative adoption of O.R.K. ("Child"), pursuant to section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes (2016). The trial court

S.M.K. v. S.L.E.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 2018 | Docket: 6329010

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adoption of O.R.K. (“Child”), pursuant to section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes (2016). The trial court

In RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE—2017 REGULAR-CYCLE REPORT

227 So. 3d 115, 2017 WL 4416328

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 2017 | Docket: 6164307

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rights of any person required to consent by section 63.062, Florida Statutes; (B) notice of the hearing

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

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erred in interpreting the governing statute, section 63.062(3) of the Florida Statutes, which provides

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

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In such case, no other consent is required.” § 63.062(7), Fla. Stat. (2015). However, “[t]he consent

In Re AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS

205 So. 3d 1, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 647, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 2607

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 2015 | Docket: 3014109

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and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes. Determining whether

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

173 So. 3d 19, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 163, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 583, 2015 WL 1343088

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2015 | Docket: 2644899

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and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes. Determining

Makaros v. Cichocki

159 So. 3d 957, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 3584, 2015 WL 1071067

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 2015 | Docket: 60246715

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adoptions”). Nor was her consent required. See generally § 63.062, Fla. Stat. (2012). Father, who had sole “custody”

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

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children and supported them for many years. See § 63.062(1 (b)(4)-(5), Florida Statutes (effective July

In Re Amend. to the Fla. Family Law Forms

59 So. 3d 792

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 2010 | Docket: 2361433

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and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2). Determining whether someone's consent is

Dts v. Jm

33 So. 3d 106, 2010 WL 1642789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 2010 | Docket: 629291

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father's remaining issues without comment. Section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes (2009), authorizes termination

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

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deemed to consent to adoption: FURTHER, UNDER SECTION 63.062(2)(B)(2), YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED THAT

mmf/adoption Entity v. Ko

4 So. 3d 39, 2009 WL 331013

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 2009 | Docket: 2525526

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venue. We reverse the trial court's order under section 63.062(9), Florida Statutes, because the trial court

Jh v. Kdm

8 So. 3d 372, 2009 WL 275173

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2009 | Docket: 1654124

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necessarily waives the consent requirement of section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes (2004), and his right

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

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pending adoption. See §§ 63.062, .082, .087-.089. Section 63.062 sets forth various provisions governing the

In Re Baby H.

981 So. 2d 471, 2007 WL 914676

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

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father's failure to meet the requirement of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes (2004), for the filing

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

942 So. 2d 906, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 15505

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 2006 | Docket: 64848004

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adoption was not required here pursuant to section 63.062 because J.C.J. had failed to comply with section

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

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adoption of a minor child are enumerated under section 63.062(1). The father’s consent is required when any

M.A.F. v. E.J.S.

917 So. 2d 236, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 19810

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 2005 | Docket: 64841564

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parental rights pending adoption may be granted. § 63.062(1), Fla. Stat. (2004). Written consent may be

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

905 So. 2d 865, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 408, 2005 Fla. LEXIS 1216, 2005 WL 1298100

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 2005 | Docket: 64839429

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rights of any person required to consent by section 63.062, Florida Statutes; (B) notice of the hearing

S.K.R. v. Department of Children & Family Services & Gift of Life Adoptions, Inc.

902 So. 2d 328, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 8061, 2005 WL 1249208

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 2005 | Docket: 64838424

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fact, his consent was required pursuant to section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes (2003). That section provides

Amendments to Florida Supreme Court Approved FamiLy Law Forms—Stepparent Adoption Forms

870 So. 2d 791, 2004 WL 583720

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2004 | Docket: 64829869

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and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2). Determining whether someone’s consent is

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

853 So. 2d 303, 28 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 627, 2003 Fla. LEXIS 1163, 2003 WL 21543753

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2003 | Docket: 64824701

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rights of any person required to consent by section 63.062, Florida Statutes; (B) notice of the hearing

Haelterman v. Haelterman

846 So. 2d 1229, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 8332, 2003 WL 21295755

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 2003 | Docket: 64823289

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Restatement § 243(3); see also Williston on Contracts, § 63:62, at 693 (4th ed.2002). This is so because the injured

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

833 So. 2d 682, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 822, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 1952, 2002 WL 31190920

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 2002 | Docket: 64819741

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rights of any person required to consent by section 63.062, Florida Statutes. The amendment to rule 12

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

824 So. 2d 95, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 542, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 1154, 2002 WL 1066145

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 30, 2002 | Docket: 64817027

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rights by those persons required to consent by section 63.062, Florida Statutes; (B) notice of the hearing

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

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siblings required for the adoption itself. See § 63.062(1), Fla. Stat. (1999) (unless excused consent

B.D.B. v. Wilson

735 So. 2d 523, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 6285

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 14, 1999 | Docket: 64788863

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married the mother and sought to adopt the child. Section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1997), governs our disposition

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

724 So. 2d 1159, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 615, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 2210, 1998 WL 831348

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1998 | Docket: 64785831

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search and inquiry must be conducted. Further, section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1997), which specifies the

W.T.J. v. E.W.R.

721 So. 2d 723, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 604, 1998 Fla. LEXIS 2209

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1998 | Docket: 64784626

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after both natural parents have consented. See id. § 63.062. In certain instances, however, a court may excuse

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

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January 1995. E.P.A. consented to the adoption. See § 63.062, Fla. Stat. (1993). O.A.H. refused to consent

C.E.G. v. S.W.

695 So. 2d 1260, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 5858, 1997 WL 280069

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 28, 1997 | Docket: 64774538

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right to consent to the adoption of this child. Section 63.062, Florida Statutes (1993), provides in part:

Henriquez v. Adoption Centre, Inc.

690 So. 2d 613, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 1004, 1997 WL 63674

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1997 | Docket: 64772153

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S. v. S.H., 671 So.2d 260 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996); § 63.062, Fla. Stat. (1995). This child, from within days

B.M.D. v. Steinberg

685 So. 2d 1305, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 11415, 1995 WL 621537

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 1995 | Docket: 64770239

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wife pursuant to a revised *1306custody order. Section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes (1993), permits the trial

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

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order petitioners became her legal guardians. Section 63.062(l)(c), Florida Statutes (1993), expressly provides

J.S.S. v. Florida Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services

646 So. 2d 775, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 11174, 1994 WL 646341

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1994 | Docket: 64752750

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more than twelve years of age, as required by section 63.062(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1993). Without

O'Bryan v. Doe

572 So. 2d 986, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 9652, 1990 WL 212121

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 1990 | Docket: 64655768

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contains the following findings: A. Pursuant to Section 63.062, Florida Statutes, the consent of John O’Bryan

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

relates to the need for paternal consent under section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes. However, the precedent

R.W.S. v. M.S.H.

538 So. 2d 477, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 292, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 315, 1989 WL 5251

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1989 | Docket: 64640378

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the trial judge’s conclusion. According to section 63.-062(l)(b), Florida Statutes (1987), if a father

Roe v. Doe

524 So. 2d 1037, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 782, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 1157

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 24, 1988 | Docket: 64634708

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father’s consent to this adoption was required.11 Section 63.062(l)(b) provides that the natural father must

Stevens v. Johnson

427 So. 2d 227, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 22447

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 1983 | Docket: 64595255

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support in a repetitive, customary manner. Section 63.062, Fla.Stat. (1979). Therefore, appellee had

In re Adoption of Scott

344 So. 2d 884, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15669

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 24, 1977 | Docket: 64558097

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those petitions, however, was the mandate of Section 63.062(3)(b), Florida Statutes (1975), complied with