S.B., MOTHER OF K.W., I.A., R.J., D.J., MINOR CHILD(REN)
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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An appeal of termination of parental rights may be dismissed when the appellant fails to timely file a brief after counsel withdraws, notwithstanding the appellant's pro se status.
[1] An appeal of termination of parental rights shall be dismissed when the appellant fails to timely file a brief in support of the appeal after counsel withdraws, even when…
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January 22, 2024 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). BILBREY, KELSEY, and TANENBAUM, JJ., concur.
_____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.