Denial of Motion for Continuance-Trial court abused discretion in denying mother’s motion for continuance where denial created an injustice for the mother, no dilatory practices were demonstrated, and no prejudice was shown

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Y.G. v. Dep’t of Children & Families, 246 So. 3d 509, 2018 Fla. App. LEXIS 6165 (Fla. 1st DCA 2018) After mother’s infant was removed by the Department, she executed a consent to adoption and relinquishment of rights in favor of the maternal grandfather.  Grandfather filed a motion to intervene the day before the scheduled […]