HAWKES, J.
We are confronted with a situation where a trial court: 1) sheltered minor children without taking sworn testimony to establish a factual basis justifying shelter; and 2) adjudicated children dependent without competent, substantial evidence to support the only allegation in the petition for dependency that would justify a finding of dependency. Because of these errors, we reverse.
Background
Appellant was the custodial parent of...
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