K.H. — Second District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
K.H. v. Department of Children and Families and Guardian ad Litem Program
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Per Curiam
Date Decided
September 30, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-1058
Topics
Appellate Procedure; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

K.H. appealed from a ruling of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County concerning the children K.H. and C.H. The challenged ruling was entered by Acting Circuit Judge James V. Pierce.

The appellate opinion does not describe the circuit court’s ruling, the underlying facts, the parties’ arguments, or the legal issues presented.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.

The court issued a per curiam decision without a written explanation. Judges LaRose, Black, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s ruling remains in effect.
  • The opinion does not identify the nature of the ruling under review.
  • The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the governing law.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves this appeal by affirming the circuit court, but its lack of factual or legal analysis limits what can be drawn from it beyond that result.

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