K.M., FATHER OF K.M. AND A.M., CHILDREN vs DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILES
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FIFTH DISTRICT NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING AND DISPOSITION THEREOF IF FILED K.M., FATHER OF K.M. AND A.M., CHILDREN, Appellant, v. Case No. 5D20-1235 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, Appellee. ________________________________/ Opinion filed September 22, 2020 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Stephen E. Toner, Jr., Judge. Ana Gomez-Mallada, Fort Lauderdale, for Appellant. Kelley Schaeffer, Appellate Counsel, Children’s Legal Services, Bradenton, for Appellee. PER CURIAM. We affirm the trial court’s findings that the State proved by clear and convincing evidence multiple statutory bases for terminating the parental rights of K.M., that termination of his parental rights was in the manifest best interests of the children, and that termination of his parental rights was the least restrictive means of safeguarding the children. The trial court’s findings are supported by competent substantial evidence and are legally correct. This Court commends the trial court for its thorough, detailed order. AFFIRMED. ORFINGER, COHEN and EDWARDS, JJ., concur. 2
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