R.A., the father, appeals the denial of his petition seeking termination of the parental rights of P.A., the mother. The trial court determined that the mother’s conduct was not egregious and that clear and convincing evidence did not establish that therapy for the mother would be futile. “An appellate court may reverse the trial court’s order denying a petition to terminate parental rights when the denial is not supported by competent substantial evidence and is not in the best interests of the children.” Dep’t of Children & Families v. K.F., 916 So.2d 948, 950 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005). Competent substantial evidence supports the trial court’s conclusions in this case. We therefore affirm the order on review.
R.A. v. P.A.935 So. 2d 120 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006) · 4D05-4128
- Court
- 4th DCA
- Decided
- 2006-08-09
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- Department of Children & Family Services v. S.H. 2D09-3785 · 2nd DCA 2010Reversed & remanded Denial of termination reversed; grounds were proven against the father, no nexus was required for least restrictive means, and best-interests analysis was needed.
- Hd v. Jld 4D09-1016 · 4th DCA 2009Reversed & remanded Denial of the mother's petition to terminate the adoptive father's rights was reversed because the court ruled without any hearing, violating due process.
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- Department of Children & Families v. K.F. 4D05-2015 · 4th DCA 2005Denial of termination reversed: finding that the mother could be rehabilitated was unsupported after she starved an infant to death and neglected four other children.