C.W., MOTHER OF S.C. AND A.C., MINOR CHILDREN
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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An appeal of termination of parental rights is properly dismissed when the appellant fails to timely file her own brief following counsel's withdrawal.
[1] An appeal of termination of parental rights shall be dismissed when counsel withdraws and the appellant fails to timely file her own brief in support of the appeal.
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October 1, 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). LEWIS, B.L. THOMAS, and LONG, JJ., concur.
_____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.