S.R.L. v. Department of Children & Family Services
S.R.L. v. Department of Children & Family Services
Opinion of the Court
In this appeal by the Mother of the order terminating her parental rights to her three children, the Department of Children and Families and the guardian ad litem both concede error in the failure of the trial court to provide counsel for the indigent Mother in proceedings that led to the termination of her parental rights.
Accordingly, we reverse the order terminating the Mother’s parental rights and remand for further proceedings. Custody of the children shall not by reason of this opinion be changed, but the dependency process leading to any termination of the Mother’s rights shall be conducted in accordance with required procedures. See Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.320(a)(2).
Reversed and remanded.
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