Pettit v. State, Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services

We affirm a judgment terminating parental rights. The record reflects no abuse of discretion in the trial court’s conclusion that termination was in the best interest of the children, that the father had failed to comply with the performance agreement, and that he was guilty of abuse and neglect pursuant to section 39.464(3), Florida Statutes. The court’s findings are stated as being made upon clear and convincing evidence.

Appellant relies upon that aspect of the evidence which is favorable, while ignoring compelling evidence which supports the trial court’s findings. In any event, the…