T.M.N. v. Department of Children and Families — Lower court’s decision affirmed without written opinion

Case
In the Interest of T.A. and B.N., children; T.M.N. v. Department of Children and Families and Statewide Guardian ad Litem
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
SLEET (Rick Scott, 2012); ATKINSON (Rick Scott, 2018)
Date Decided
June 24, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-0634
Topics
Dependency; Family Law; Administrative Appeal
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

This appeal arises from a circuit court decision in a child dependency matter involving minors T.A. and B.N. The appellant, T.M.N., appealed the judgment of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Judge Leslie Schultz-Kin presiding. The Department of Children and Families and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program appeared as appellees. No details regarding the factual circumstances or lower court ruling are provided in this opinion.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation of its reasoning or analysis. Judges Sleet, Atkinson, and Guard concurred in the result. The opinion notation indicates it remains subject to revision prior to official publication.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s order was affirmed on appeal.
  • No written opinion explaining the appellate court’s reasoning was issued.
  • All three panel members concurred in the affirmance.

Why It Matters

As a per curiam affirmance without written opinion, this decision provides no precedential guidance or legal analysis beyond upholding the lower court. Practitioners and parties to the case must rely solely on the circuit court’s decision and record for the legal principles applied. The preliminary nature of this opinion, subject to revision before publication, means the final published version may include additional analysis or modifications.

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