H. v. Dcf
Docket 2D2025-2939
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Family
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-2939
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County in a dependency proceeding involving the child Z.A.
Summary
The appellate court reviewed an appeal by K.H. concerning a dependency matter involving the child Z.A. The Department of Children and Families and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office were appellees. After considering the record and arguments, the court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the lower circuit court's ruling. The opinion contains no extended discussion of facts or legal reasoning and simply affirms the trial court's decision without published opinion.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's decision in the dependency proceedings concerning Z.A. should be reversed
Court's Reasoning
The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without elaboration, indicating the panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's handling of the dependency matter. Because the opinion contains no discussion of law or fact, the affirmance rests on the court's conclusion that the lower court's decision was correct as to the matters raised on appeal.
Parties
- Appellant
- K.H.
- Appellee
- Department of Children and Families
- Appellee
- Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office
- Judge
- Lisa Denise Campbell
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-17
What You Should Do Next
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Consult counsel about further review options
If a party wants additional review, consult an attorney promptly about filing a motion for rehearing or a petition for discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court, noting strict deadlines.
- 2
Comply with circuit court orders
Unless further review is sought, follow any existing circuit court orders in the dependency case regarding custody, services, or placement.
- 3
Request opinion or mandate details
Obtain the district court's mandate and the circuit court's file to confirm implementation steps and any specified timelines for compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's decision in the dependency case involving Z.A.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects the appellant K.H., the child Z.A., the Department of Children and Families, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office.
- Why did the court affirm?
- The court issued a short per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning, indicating it found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- A party may seek further review, such as filing a motion for rehearing in the district court or seeking discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court, subject to applicable timelines and standards.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
In the Interest of, Z.A., a child.
K.H.,
Appellant,
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES and
STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE,
Appellees.
No. 2D2025-2939
April 17, 2026
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County; Lisa Denise
Campbell, Judge.
Kellye Rodriguez, Tampa, for Appellant.
Mary Soorus, Appellate Counsel, Children's Legal Services, Tampa, for
Appellee Department of Children and Families.
Sara Elizabeth Goldfarb, Statewide Director of Appeals, and Sarah Todd
Weitz, Senior Attorney, Tallahassee, for Appellee Statewide Guardian ad
Litem Office.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
MORRIS, SLEET, and SMITH, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.
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