T.M.W. v. T.A.C.

T.M.W., the father of J.A.C., appeals the order of the trial court terminating his parental rights because he was not provided with appointed counsel pursuant to section 39.807(1), Florida Statutes (2010). We reverse the order terminating T.M.W.’s parental rights in order to allow him the opportunity to be represented by counsel for the TPR proceedings.

Section 39.802(1), Florida Statutes (2010) provides that:

All proceedings seeking an adjudication to terminate parental rights pursuant to this chapter must be initiated by the filing of an original petition by the department, the guardian ad…