Narrative Opinion Summary
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the appeal filed by M.P. and S.K. regarding the interest of their child, J.K. The case originated from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, presided over by Judge Jennifer J. Frydrychowicz. The dismissal was issued on September 19, 2022, with Judges Lewis, Roberts, and Winokur concurring. The dismissal is not final until the resolution of any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. M.P. and S.K. represented themselves (pro se), while the appellees, the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Department of Children and Families, were represented by Sara Elizabeth Goldfarb and Sarah J. Rumph, respectively.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal of Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the appeal related to the interest of the child J.K. filed by M.P. and S.K.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the appeal filed by M.P. and S.K. regarding the interest of their child, J.K.
Finality of Dismissal in Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The dismissal of the appeal is not considered final until any timely motions filed under the relevant Florida appellate rules are resolved.
Reasoning: The dismissal is not final until the resolution of any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Pro Se Representationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: M.P. and S.K. represented themselves in the appeal process without legal counsel.
Reasoning: M.P. and S.K. represented themselves (pro se)...
Representation by Guardian ad Litem and Department of Children and Familiessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Guardian ad Litem Program and the Department of Children and Families were represented by attorneys Sara Elizabeth Goldfarb and Sarah J. Rumph, respectively, in the appellate proceedings.
Reasoning: ...while the appellees, the Guardian ad Litem Program and the Department of Children and Families, were represented by Sara Elizabeth Goldfarb and Sarah J. Rumph, respectively.