J.C.S., Etc. v. Department of Children and Families
CourtDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida
Date FiledNovember 3, 2026
Docket1D2025-2728
StatusPublished
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Full Opinion
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-2728
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J.C.S., Mother of M.E.K.,
C.G.M., C.V.M., D.M.S., and
R.N.S., Minor Children,
Appellant,
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County.
Barbara Kaye Hobbs, Judge.
November 3, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
WINOKUR, NORDBY, and LONG, 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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Valarie Linnen, Jacksonville, for Appellant.
Sarah J. Rumph, Appellate Counsel, Childrenโs Legal Services,
Tallahassee, for Appellee Department of Children and Families.
Sara E. Goldfarb, Statewide Director of Appeals; and Sarah Weitz,
Senior Attorney, Appellate Division, Statewide Guardian ad Litem
Office, Tallahassee, o/b/o M.E.K., C.G.M., C.V.M., D.M.S., and
R.N.S.
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