Lynum v. Smith
Docket 2D2025-1570
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-1570
Appeal from the circuit court for Hillsborough County
Summary
The appellate court reviewed Jakina Lynum's appeal from a Hillsborough County circuit court judgment involving the Department of Revenue, Child Support Program, and Keevin-Austin Smith. The Second District issued a brief per curiam opinion and affirmed the lower court's decision without published opinion or noted briefing by appellees. The panel unanimously affirmed the judgment, with Judges Khouzam, Atkinson, and Labrit concurring. No reasoning, factual background, or citations were provided in the opinion beyond the affirmance and procedural origin.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment in the child support matter should be reversed
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmance but did not include substantive reasoning in the published entry. The affirmance indicates the appellate panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's handling of the matter. There is no discussion of legal standards or fact-specific application in the opinion.
Parties
- Appellant
- Jakina Lynum
- Appellee
- Department of Revenue, Child Support Program
- Appellee
- Keevin-Austin Smith
- Judge
- Christopher Brown
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-24
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult an attorney about further review
If you want to pursue the matter, speak with counsel promptly to assess grounds for discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court and to determine applicable deadlines.
- 2
Request rehearing or clarification if appropriate
If there are specific procedural or clerical issues, consider filing a motion for rehearing or certification in the district court within the time allowed.
- 3
Comply with lower court orders
Until and unless you obtain further relief, follow any existing child support or court-ordered obligations originating from the circuit court judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The Second District affirmed the circuit court's judgment and denied the appellant's challenge, issuing a short per curiam opinion.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects Jakina Lynum (the appellant), the Department of Revenue Child Support Program, and Keevin-Austin Smith (the appellees).
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No; the per curiam opinion contains no substantive explanation or legal analysis.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- A party could seek discretionary review from the Florida Supreme Court, but such review is not automatic and requires filing a proper petition within the applicable deadline.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
JAKINA LYNUM,
Appellant,
v.
DEPARTMENT of REVENUE, CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM, and KEEVIN-
AUSTIN SMITH,
Appellees.
No. 2D2025-1570
April 24, 2026
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County; Christopher
Brown, Judge.
Jakina Lynum, pro se.
No appearance by Appellees.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
KHOUZAM, ATKINSON, and LABRIT, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.