Legal Opinion
W.G. v. S.A.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided July 28, 2010No. 3D10-1265PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSalter, J.
W.G., the father of A.G., a child under dependency proceedings, seeks certiorari review of an order denying his motion for appointment of counsel. We grant the petition.
A.G. was taken into shelter care by the Department of Children and Family Services (“DCF”). DCF filed verified dependency petitions charging A.G.’s mother, the custodial parent, with abuse. No charges were brought against W.G. The mother is represented by Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel. W.G. established that he is indigent and requested that he be appointed counsel.
DCF and the Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) agreed…
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- C.L.R. v. Department of Children & FamiliesDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2005
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