Court Approval of Settlements and Guardianship Rules
When a child injury case is settled for more than fifteen thousand dollars, Florida law provides a legal framework to protect the interests of the minor. In recent years, circuit courts have become more demanding in vetting potential guardians of the minor’s property due to instances of malfeasance that have resulted in the loss of settlement funds prior to the injured child reaching the age of majority.
For a detailed breakdown of legal requirements based on the amount of recovery in a child injury case, see our flowchart and articles:
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