Florida § 744.422 - Petition for support for a dependent adult child.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 744.422 — Petition for support for a dependent adult child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 744.422. Petition for support for a dependent adult child.
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.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 744.422
What does Florida Statutes § 744.422 cover?
Section 744.422 ("Petition for support for a dependent adult child.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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