P.G.B. v. Department of Children & Family Services

BLUE, Chief Judge.

P.G.B., the father of three children, appeals the final judgment terminating his parental rights. He contends, and we agree, that the elements required for termination were not established by clear and convincing evidence'as required by section 39.809(1), Florida Statutes (1999). Accordingly, we reverse the order terminating P.G.B.’s parental rights and remand for further proceedings.

The three children were removed from their parents’ custody after persons living with the family were arrested on felony charges. Because of the unusual, nomadic lifestyle of the group with whom…