Florida District Courts of Appeal, 2016

F.H. v. Department of Children & Families

F.H. v. Department of Children & Families
Florida District Courts of Appeal · Decided January 13, 2016 · Emas, Scales, Shepherd
182 So. 3d 908; 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 428; 2016 WL 154725 (Southern Reporter, Third Series)

F.H. v. Department of Children & Families

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

- W.S. (the father), F.H., (a relative), and Alan Mishael, P.A. (“the adoption entity”) appeal an order that: denied the adoption *909entity’s motion to intervene and transfer custody of De.S. (a minor child) to F.H.; and allowed Mr. and Mrs. M. (prospective adoptive parents) to proceed with the adoption of Do.S. (a minor child).

Upon review, we affirm the trial court’s thorough and detailed order, as there was competent substantial evidence in the record to support the court’s factual determinations and its application of section 63.082(6)(a)-(e), Florida' Statutes (2015). We also find no abuse of discretion in the trial court’s decision to allow the adoption of Do.S. to proceed. See G.S. v. T.B., 985 So.2d 978 (Fla. 2008).

Affirmed.

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