S.M., FATHER OF J.B.M.
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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An appeal of termination of parental rights may be dismissed when counsel withdraws and the appellant fails to timely file his own brief in support of the appeal.
[1] Where counsel withdraws in an appeal of termination of parental rights and the appellant fails to timely file his own brief in support of the appeal, the appeal may be di…
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December 18, 2023 PER CURIAM.
DISMISSED. N.S.H. v. Dep’t of Child. & Fam. Servs., 843 So. 2d 898 (Fla. 2003) (approving procedure that includes dismissal when, after counsel withdraws, the appellant fails to timely file his or her own brief in support of appeal of termination of parental rights). M.K. THOMAS, NORDBY, and LONG, JJ., concur.
_____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.