T.W., MOTHER OF K.D., MINOR CHILD
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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An appeal of a termination of parental rights order must be dismissed when the appellant fails to timely file a brief after counsel withdraws.
[1] When counsel withdraws from representation in an appeal of termination of parental rights, the appellant must timely file her own brief in support of the appeal or the ap…
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February 21, 2025 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). KELSEY, WINOKUR, and M.K. THOMAS, JJ., concur.
_____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.