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.