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Short title.§ 63.012

Chapter 63 · Adoption · 2026 Florida Statutes

4 opinions cite § 63.012

  1. A.M. v. D.S. 1D19-1855 · 1st DCA 2021

    Reversed & remanded This opinion cites § 63.012 1 time, the section generally

    Termination and permanent guardianship reversed because a Chapter 63 adoption-related case was decided under Chapter 39 without notice, violating the father's due process.

    …present at all termination hearings. Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.525(d). Chapter 63 TPR Proceedings Chapter 63 is the Florida Adoption Act. § 63.012, Fla. Stat. The chapter focuses, of course, on the best interest of the children; but the primary purpose of the chapter is to put in place safeguards …

  2. Bergman v. In re: Adoption of Z.E.S., a Child 238 So. 3d 847 · 4D17-1730 · 4th DCA 2018

    This opinion cites § 63.012 1 time, the section generally

    …have the child’s best interests at heart, we affirm on a pure question of law–the petition was legally insufficient under the Florida Adoption Act, sections 63.012 et seq., Florida Statutes (2016). I.B. is the maternal grandmother of Z.E.S. (the “child”). She filed a petition under the Adoption Act to terminate her…

  3. In re Baby R.P.S. 942 So. 2d 906 · 2D05-2582 · 2nd DCA 2006

    This opinion cites § 63.012 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 1 in all courts

    …the final summary judgment terminating his parental rights to the child pursuant to chapter 63, Florida Statutes (2004) (the "Florida Adoption Act"). See §§ 63.012-.235. Because our decision is grounded entirely on a legal issue, we reverse without providing a lengthy recitation of the facts. [1] Heart of Adoptions,…

  4. J.C.J. v. Heart of Adoptions, Inc. 942 So. 2d 906 · 2D05-2582-2 · 2nd DCA 2006

    This opinion cites § 63.012 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 6 in all courts

    …the final summary judgment terminating his parental rights to the child pursuant to chapter 63, Florida Statutes (2004) (the “Florida Adoption Act”). See §§ 63.012-.235. Because our decision is grounded entirely on a legal issue, we reverse without providing a lengthy recitation of the facts. 1 Heart of Adoptions,…

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This chapter shall be known as the “Florida Adoption Act.”

History. s. 1, ch. 73-159.