Department of Children & Families v. W.H.

The Department of Children and Families (the Department) seeks certiorari review of a non-final, post-dependency order which ordered reunification of the child, C.H., with her parents. “Certiorari review of a nonfinal order is limited to errors that constitute a departure from the essential requirements of the law, causing irreparable injury, for which there is no adequate remedy on direct appeal.” In re A.W.P, Jr., 10 So.3d 134, 135 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009). Because the trial court departed from the essential requirements of the law, we quash the order on review.

Before ordering reunification, a…