M.W. v. Department of Children & Families

We have previously directed the appellant to file a petition for writ of habeas corpus seeking a belated appeal pursuant to In re E.H., 609 So.2d 1289 (Fla.1992). See M.W. v. Dep’t of Children and Families, 769 So.2d 513 (Fla. 1st DCA 2000). The appellant did file a petition with the trial court as directed. However, the petition only addressed the merits of the termination of parental rights order and briefly explained the events surrounding the untimely notice of appeal. The petition did not contain any request for a belated appeal. The trial court summarily denied the petition without…