C.R. v. Department of Children & Families

Mother appeals the termination of her parental rights after default, for failing' to appear at trial. Mother raises only one issue, arguing .that the trial court abused its discretion in entering a default consent termination under section 39.801(3)(d), Florida Statutes (2017), and Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.525(d), as she was *394unable to attend trial due to circumstances beyond her control. We affirm.

Mother had notice of the adjudicatory hearing at issue here, and when she failed to appear, the trial court contacted her by telephone. At that time, Mother was outside of the hospital…