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Z.M. v. DEPT. OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Nos. 4D03-662, 4D03-914, 4D03-885, 4D03-913.

853 So.2d 1084 (2003)

A.M. and Z.M., Appellants, v. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.

Rehearing Denied September 26, 2003.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kathleen K. Pena of Law Offices of Kathleen K. Pena, Fort Lauderdale, for appellant A.M.

Denise E. Kistner of Law Offices of Denise E. Kistner, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, for appellant Z.M.

No appearance for appellee.

PER CURIAM.

The trial court entered a default against parents of S.M. who were late for a hearing in their termination of parental rights case filed against them by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Because they were mistaken about the public transportation schedule, the parents arrived at the courthouse about one hour after their hearing was to begin. The default had the effect of consenting to the termination...

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