B.L., the Father v. Department of Children And Families

The father appeals from the circuit court’s order finding that he contributed to the dependency of his two children based on two alleged domestic violence incidents towards the mother on December 24, 2013, and April 8, 2014. The father argues that the dependency adjudication against him was not supported by competent, substantial evidence of present or prospective abuse, primarily because the • evidence against him consisted entirely of hearsay without an applicable exception, that is, the mother’s statements as conveyed through the investigating officers. We agree with the father’s argument.…