Michelle Lany Yoakum F/K/A Michelle Lany Tschumy v. William Lee Tschumy, Jr.
Docket 5D2025-1930
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Family
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 5D2025-1930
Nonfinal appeal from the Circuit Court for Clay County in a family law proceeding
Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a nonfinal appeal from the Circuit Court for Clay County in a family-law case between Michelle Lany Yoakum (appellant) and William Lee Tschumy, Jr. (appellee). The appellate panel issued a per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, summarily affirming the lower court's order. The opinion is brief and cites no reasoning or authorities; the court simply affirmed the trial court's ruling and noted the decision is not final until any timely authorized motion is resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's nonfinal order (in the underlying family-law matter) should be reversed
Court's Reasoning
The published document provides no substantive explanation; the panel issued a per curiam affirmance without stating legal reasoning or citing authorities. Because the opinion contains no analysis, the court's determination was simply to affirm the trial court's order as presented in the appeal.
Parties
- Appellant
- Michelle Lany Yoakum f/k/a Michelle Lany Tschumy
- Appellee
- William Lee Tschumy, Jr.
- Judge
- Gary Leonard Wilkinson
Key Dates
- Fifth District decision date
- 2026-04-28
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing an authorized motion
The appellant should evaluate whether to file a timely motion for rehearing or rehearing en banc under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 if grounds exist, because the decision is not final until such motions are resolved.
- 2
Consult an attorney
Either party should consult counsel to confirm procedural deadlines and discuss whether further appellate relief or compliance with the affirmed order is appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The appeals court affirmed the lower court's nonfinal order in the family-law case.
- Does this mean the case is over?
- Not necessarily; the decision notes it is not final until any timely and authorized motions (such as motions for rehearing) are resolved.
- Can the parties file further motions or appeals?
- Yes. Parties may file timely and authorized motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure (for example, motions for rehearing), and further appellate options may depend on those motions and the case posture.
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Full Filing Text
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Case No. 5D2025-1930
LT Case No. 10-2015-DR-2132
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MICHELLE LANY YOAKUM f/k/a
MICHELLE LANY TSCHUMY,
Appellant,
v.
WILLIAM LEE TSCHUMY, JR.,
Appellee.
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Nonfinal appeal from the Circuit Court for Clay County.
Gary Leonard Wilkinson, Judge.
Michelle Lany Yoakum f/k/a Michelle Lany Tschumy,
Fort Hood, TX, pro se.
William Lee Tschumy, Jr., Chesapeake, VA, pro se.
April 28, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
WALLIS, HARRIS, and BOATWRIGHT, JJ., concur.
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Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
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