Florida Statutes 744.422 – Petition for support for a dependent adult child
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 744.422
- Court: means the circuit court. See Florida Statutes 744.102
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person who has been appointed by the court to act on behalf of a ward's person or property, or both. See Florida Statutes 744.102
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
Pursuant to s. 61.1255, a guardian may petition the court for the authority to bring a civil suit in circuit court to establish periodic payments from either or both parents of the dependent adult child for the support, care, maintenance, education, and any other needs of a dependent adult child if not otherwise provided for in the guardianship plan. The amount of support is determined pursuant to s. 61.31. This section may not be construed to confer any obligation or duty for a guardian to pursue support on behalf of a dependent adult child.