Cappetta v. Fields

Emily Cappetta appeals a temporary order changing child custody. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Appellant is the natural mother of a minor child, J.C. Appellee John Fields is the natural father. Upon a claim that the minor child was being mistreated, the father filed a petition for change of custody. After an eviden-tiary hearing, the circuit court entered an order temporarily changing custody to the father, pending final hearing. The mother filed a timely appeal.

The mother argues that under several Florida Supreme Court decisions, she is entitled to have counsel appointed for her in…