T.R. — Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling without a written explanation

Case
In the Interest of K.G.R., K.J.R., and K.R., Children; T.R. v. Department of Children and Families and Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
LUCAS, C.J.; KELLY, J.; ROTHSTEIN-YOUAKIM, J.
Date Decided
October 16, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-1216
Topics
Child Welfare, Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

T.R. appealed a ruling of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County concerning three children, K.G.R., K.J.R., and K.R. Circuit Judge Patrice Moore entered the ruling under review.

The Department of Children and Families and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office appeared as appellees. The appellate opinion does not describe the challenged ruling, the parties’ arguments, or the facts underlying the appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no written reasoning or discussion of the issues presented. Chief Judge Lucas and Judges Kelly and Rothstein-Youakim concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel.
  • The opinion states no facts, legal analysis, or grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place. Because the opinion contains only the disposition, it does not explain how the court evaluated the issues raised on appeal.

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