M.D. v. Department of Children & Family Services

LaROSE, Judge.

M.D., the mother, appeals an order terminating her parental rights. The Department of Children and Family Services and the Guardian Ad Litem Program concede error. We reverse because the trial court failed to (1) appoint counsel for an extended period of time when termination was at issue and (2) advise M.D. of her right to counsel or to obtain a record waiver of counsel. See, e.g., J.C.-J. v. Dep’t of Children & Family Servs., 987 So.2d 828, 829 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008) (discussing • due process right to counsel at all appropriate stages in termination of parental rights proceedings…