J.D. v. Department of Children & Families

J.D. (“Appellant”), father of A.D„ a child, appeals the trial court’s order adjudicating A.D. dependent. Appellant argues, and the Department of Children and Families properly concedes, that no competent, substantial evidence supports the trial court’s finding that Appellant and A.D.’s mother subjected A.D. to abuse as defined by section '39.01(2), Florida Statutes (2015). We agree and reverse the order adjudicating A.D. dependent.1

REVERSED.

SAWAYA, BERGER, and WALLIS, JJ., concur.. We note that the Guardian ad Litem Program ("GAL”) does not concede error, arguing that we must affirm because…