M.K. v. J.L.W. — Sixth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling without a written opinion

Case
In the Interest of A.A.W. and A.A.W., Children; M.K. v. J.L.W. and A.T.F.W.
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Mize; Smith; Brownlee
Date Decided
October 8, 2026
Docket No.
6D2025-3051
Topics
Family Law; Child Proceedings; Appellate Review
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

M.K. appealed a ruling from the Circuit Court for Orange County in a proceeding concerning two children identified as A.A.W. The circuit-court case was heard by Judge Alicia Peyton Robinson.

The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments. M.K. appeared pro se, while J.L.W. and A.T.F.W. were represented by counsel.

The Court’s Holding

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

The per curiam opinion contains no legal analysis or explanation for the affirmance. Judges Mize, Smith, and Brownlee concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District left the Orange County circuit court’s ruling in place.
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion provides no basis for determining which factual or legal issues controlled the appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision ends the appeal in the appellees’ favor unless further review or rehearing is available and successfully pursued. Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance beyond the result in this case.

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