Mullins v. Carlson — Florida appeals court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Kayla Mullins v. Peter D. Carlson
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Wozniak; Smith; Pratt
Date Decided
October 20, 2026
Docket No.
6D2025-1797
Topics
Family Law, Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Kayla Mullins appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Orange County in a domestic-relations proceeding against Peter D. Carlson. Circuit Judge Alison Kerestes entered the ruling under review.

The appellate opinion does not describe the parties’ dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the arguments on appeal, or the applicable legal issues. Carlson made no appearance in the appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. Judges Wozniak, Smith, and Pratt concurred in the per curiam disposition.

The court issued no written reasoning, so the opinion establishes only that the challenged judgment or order was left intact. It does not identify any legal rule or explain the basis for affirmance.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the Orange County circuit court’s ruling.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without an explanatory opinion.
  • The disposition does not disclose the underlying facts, appellate arguments, or grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision ends this appeal in Carlson’s favor by leaving the circuit court’s ruling undisturbed, subject to any timely rehearing proceedings. Because the court provided no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance for attorneys or trial courts beyond the result in this case.

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