Explore 7 substance abuse and parental fitness court cases in Florida. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
DCF must expunge records if statutory criteria are met
D. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, D., sought to compel the Department of Chi...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights Due to Substance Abuse
S. H. v. Department of Children and Families and Guardian Ad Litem, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the tri...
Court Affirms Foster Care Placement, Citing Reasonable Efforts and Child's Best Interest
L. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, L., challenged the Department of Children a...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
Z. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the trial court's order terminati...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
S.H. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, S.H., challenged the trial court's or...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights
V. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the trial court's order termi...
Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Amidst Substance Abuse Concerns
L. v. Department of Children and Families, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant challenged the trial court's order termi...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 substance abuse and parental fitness cases from courts in Florida. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding substance abuse and parental fitness cases in Florida include: fladistctapp (7 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 6.