At Brett Legal, we handle multiple aspects of petitions to approve settlements of minor children. Our services range from handling the petition to providing guardian services.

Since minors in Florida are treated as legally incapacitated persons, they cannot legally enter into binding contracts or make decisions about their own finances. When there is a settlement of a court case or claim on behalf of a minor child, courts often require guardians settling a case on behalf of the child to petition the court for approval before any settlement proceeds may be disbursed. Once petitioned, the courts evaluate whether the settlement is in the best interest of the minor child. As such, courts review the terms of the settlement to protect the minor from potential exploitation, ensure the compensation is fair, and confirm that the settlement is appropriate given the minor's needs and future.

Brett Legal works with the parties and guardians to meet the court’s requirements for the settlement proceeds to be distributed in a timely manner.