W.J., PATERNAL GRANDFATHER
v.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, IN THE INTEREST OF E.J., A MINOR CHILD
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A paternal grandfather seeking dependency or guardianship jurisdiction over a minor grandchild must establish statutory grounds showing the child meets the definition of a dependent child, and absent such showing, the trial court properly denies the petition.
[1] A petitioner seeking intervention in a dependency proceeding must demonstrate standing by establishing a direct interest in the subject matter of the litigation.
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WOLF, RAY, and M.K. THOMAS, JJ., concur. _____________________________ Not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.
_____________________________ Michael E. Morris of Law Office of Michael E. Morris, Orlando, for Petitioner. Sarah J. Rumph, Appellate Counsel, Children's Legal Services, Tallahassee; Thomasina F. Moore, Statewide Director of Appeals, and Sara Elizabeth Goldfarb, Appellate Counsel, Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, Tallahassee, for Respondent.