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District Court of Appeal of Florida


Dep't of Children & Families v. A.S., 5D05-2906

In the context of parental rights termination proceedings, the presumed, implied, or constructive consent that is imposed under Florida Statutes section 39.801(3)(d) when a parent fails to personally appear at the adjudicatory hearing does not transform that involuntary proceeding into a voluntary proceeding.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 04/28/2006
  • Published 04/28/2006

Judges

  • SAWAYA, J.

Court

  • District Court of Appeal of Florida

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Ralph J. McMurphy, of the Department of Children and Families, Wildwood, for Appellant., Patricia M. Propheter, Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program, Orlando.

  • For Appellees:
  • Diana K. Simpson, Ocala, for Appellee W.S., Carol Ann Volini, Ocala, for Appellee A.S.
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