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1. Heart of Adoptions, Inc. v. J.A. 963 So. 2d 189 · SC07-738 · Florida Supreme Court 2007

   This opinion cites § 63.053 2 times: (1), (2)

   · cited by 114 in all courts

   …Stat. (2005). With respect to the waiver and surrender of the rights of unmarried biological fathers, further legislative findings are contained in section 63.053(2), Florida Statutes (2005): The Legislature finds that the interests of the state, the mother, the child, and the adoptive parents described in this chapter…

2. B.B. v. P.J.M. 933 So. 2d 57 · 1D05-0510 · 1st DCA 2006

   Reversed & remanded This opinion cites § 63.053 2 times, the section generally

   · cited by 3 in all courts

   Adoption by grandparents reversed over a dissent: the unmarried father was established as the father through the dependency proceeding, so his consent was required.

   …the finality of adoptions, to encourage responsible fatherhood, and to combat fraud. 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 stable and permanent…

3. J.S. v. S.A. 912 So. 2d 650 · 4D05-156 · 4th DCA 2005

   This opinion cites § 63.053 2 times, the section generally

   …longer let children whose parents do not affirmatively and adequately care for them linger in the purgatory of uncertain security and love." She cited section 63.053, Florida Statutes (2004), which provides: 63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings. — (1) In enacting…

4. J.S. v. S.A. 912 So. 2d 650 · 4D05-156-2 · 4th DCA 2005

   This opinion cites § 63.053 2 times, the section generally

   · cited by 11 in all courts

   …longer let children whose parents do not affirmatively and adequately care for them linger in the purgatory of uncertain security and love.” She cited section 63.053, Florida Statutes (2004), which provides: 63.053 Rights and responsibilities of an unmarried biological father; legislative findings.— (1) In enacting the…

5. K.H. v. Children's Home Society 120 So. 3d 104 · 4D13-1509 · 4th DCA 2013

   This opinion cites § 63.053 1 time: (1)

   · cited by 2 in all courts

   …interest may be lost entirely, or greatly diminished, by his failure to timely comply with the available legal steps to substantiate a parental interest.” § 63.053(1), Fla. Stat. (2012). A putative father does not have a complete and absolute parental right; he has only “an inchoate interest that acquires constitutional…

6. D.S. v. J.L. 18 So. 3d 1103 · 1D09-1233 · 1st DCA 2009

   This opinion cites § 63.053 1 time: (2)

   …without his consent unless he complies with the provisions of this chapter and demonstrates a prompt and full commitment to his parental responsibilities. § 63.053(2). These provisions indicate an interest on the part of the Legislature in the timely and unequivocal assumption of full parental responsibility by biological…

7. D.S. v. J.L. 18 So. 3d 1103 · 1D09-1233-2 · 1st DCA 2009

   This opinion cites § 63.053 1 time: (2)

   · cited by 3 in all courts

   …without his consent unless he complies with the provisions of this chapter and demonstrates a prompt and full commitment to his parental responsibilities. § 63.053(2). These provisions indicate an interest on the part of the Legislature in the timely and unequivocal assumption of full parental responsibility by biological…

8. In re Baby H. 981 So. 2d 471 · 2D05-5058 · 2nd DCA 2007

   This opinion cites § 63.053 1 time: (2)

   · cited by 1 in all courts

   … The provision with respect to the waiver and surrender of the rights of unmarried biological fathers is based on a legislative finding set forth in section 63.053(2): The Legislature finds that the interests of the state, the mother, the child, and the adoptive parents described in this chapter outweigh the interest of…

9. In re Adoption of Baby A. 944 So. 2d 380 · 2D05-3614 · 2nd DCA 2006

   This opinion cites § 63.053 1 time, the section generally

   · cited by 6 in all courts

   …Fla. Stat. (2004). The legislature's theory that an unmarried biological father's constitutional rights are "inchoate" is further explained in section 63.053. That statute explains: (1) In enacting the provisions contained in this chapter, the Legislature prescribes the conditions for determining whether an…

10. A.F.L. v. Department of Children & Families 927 So. 2d 101 · 5D05-2372 · 5th DCA 2006

    Affirmed This opinion cites § 63.053 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 2 in all courts

    Biological father's claim denied because he registered with the Putative Father Registry too late and failed to show a prompt commitment to parenthood.

    … Amendments to Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, 870 So.2d 791, 792 (Fla.2004). The purpose behind the registry is set out under section 63.053. That section provides: (1) In enacting the provisions contained in this chapter, the Legislature prescribes the conditions for determining whether an…

11. Amendments to Florida Supreme Court Approved FamiLy Law Forms—Stepparent Adoption Forms 870 So. 2d 791 · SC04-104 · Florida Supreme Court 2004

    Rule amendment This opinion cites § 63.053 1 time, the section generally

    · cited by 2 in all courts

    …63.122, 63.132, 63.142, and 63.182, Florida Statutes (2002). The 2003 Florida Legislature also created new laws related to adoption, including sections 63.053, 63.054, and 63.064, Florida Statutes (2003). These amendments and new laws became effective on May 30, 2003. See ch.2003-58, §§ 1, 10-12, 14-19, 22-24, 26,…

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