V. v. Department of Children and Families - Children and Families Case

FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

Filed February 27th, 2026

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a decision concerning a children and families case, identified by docket number 2D2025-0299. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'. This ruling pertains to the Department of Children and Families and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program.

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The Florida District Court of Appeal, Second District, has affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of V. v. Department of Children and Families, with docket number 2D2025-0299. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed,' indicating no change to the prior ruling. The case involves a minor child and the Department of Children and Families, along with the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program.

This appellate affirmation means the previous court's decision stands. For the parties involved, this signifies the conclusion of the appellate process unless further review is sought. As this is a judicial decision, there are no direct compliance actions or deadlines for regulated entities, but it reinforces existing legal precedents and operational procedures within the child welfare system in Florida.

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V. v. Department of Children and Families

District Court of Appeal of Florida

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Docket Number: 2D2025-0299
Disposition: Affirmed
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Affirmed

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DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT

In the Interest of K.V., a minor child.

C.A.V.,

Appellant,

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES and
STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM,

Appellees.

No. 2D2025-0299

February 27, 2026

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County; James Pierce, Judge.

C.A.V., pro se.

Sara Elizabeth Goldfarb, Statewide Director of Appeals, and Jaime
Michelle Generazzo, Senior Attorney, Appellate Division, Statewide
Guardian ad Litem Office, Tallahassee, Attorneys for Statewide Guardian
ad Litem Program.

Bruce Bartlett, State Attorney, and Leslie M. Layne, Assistant State
Attorney, Clearwater, for Appellee Department of Children and Families.

PER CURIAM.

Affirmed.

NORTHCUTT, VILLANTI, and SLEET, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.