C. H. v. Department of Children and Families and Guardian Ad Litem
CourtDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida
Date FiledJuly 16, 2026
Docket6D2026-0914
StatusPublished
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Full Opinion
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Case No. 6D2026-0914
Lower Tribunal No. 2021-DP-000565
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In the Interest of L.N., a child.
C.H.,
Appellant,
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES and GUARDIAN AD LITEM,
Appellees.
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Appeal from the Circuit Court for Orange County.
Robert J. Egan, Judge.
July 16, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
TRAVER, C.J., and MIZE and BROWNLEE, JJ., concur.
Amanda Peterson, of Law Offices of Peterson, P.A., Mulberry, for Appellant.
Kelley Schaeffer, Appellate Counsel, of Childrenโs Legal Services, Bradenton, for
Appellee, Department of Children and Families.
Lynn James Hinson, Orlando, for Appellee, Guardian ad Litem.
NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING
AND DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED