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The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 63
Adoption
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63.182  Appeal and validation of judgment.--After 1 year from the entry of a judgment of adoption, any irregularity or procedural defect in the proceedings is cured, and the validity of the judgment shall not be subject to direct or collateral attack because of any irregularity or procedural defect. Any defect or irregularity of, or objection to, a consent that could have been cured had it been made during the proceedings shall not be questioned after the time for taking an appeal has expired.

History.--s. 18, ch. 73-159.