ID v. Department of Children and Families

I.D. (“father”) appeals from a final order terminating his parental rights as to G.D. Because there is clear and convincing evidence that the father engaged in egregious conduct under section 39.806(l)(f), Florida Statutes (2008); and sexual abuse, aggravated child abuse and/or chronic abuse under section 39.806(l)(g), we affirm the trial court’s order terminating the father’s parental rights on the basis of these findings. Because the trial court’s order (perhaps confusing the father’s case with that of G.D.’s mother) also finds abandonment under section 39.806(l)(b), and there is no…