J. M. v. Dept. of Children & Families

DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA SECOND DISTRICT In the Interest of U.J.W., a child. _______________________________________ J.M., Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES and GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM, Appellees. No. 2D20-3538 August 13, 2021 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Polk County; Michelle Pincket, Judge. Thomas J. Butler of Thomas Butler, P.A., Miami Beach, for Appellant. Meredith K. Hall, Children's Legal Services, Appellate Division, Bradenton, for Appellee Department of Children and Families. Thomasina F. Moore, Statewide Director of Appeals, and Samantha C. Valley, Senior Attorney, Appellate Division, Tallassee, for Appellee Guardian ad Litem Program. PER CURIAM. Affirmed. CASANUEVA, LaROSE, and ATKINSON, JJ., Concur. Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication. 2