G.L., FATHER OF G.L.L., JR., N.C.L., S.R.L., MINOR CHILDREN
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 his own brief after counsel withdraws.
[1] A trial court's termination of parental rights may be appealed, but if counsel withdraws and the appellant fails to file a timely brief, the appeal may be dismissed under…
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November 18, 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, RAY, and BILBREY, JJ., concur.
_____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.