District Court of Appeal of Florida· 7/12/1978

Kern v. Kern

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360 So. 2d 482
99 A.L.R. 3d 316

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stating that although the legal duty of a parent to support a child generally ceases at the age of majority, there is a continuing duty on a parent to care for an adult child suffering from physical or mental disabilities
“Nothing in this opinion should be construed as limiting the power of a court to enforce a stipulated-to agreement between the parties in a dissolution proceeding.”
finding “a parent owes no duty of support to an adult child except in extraordinary circumstances as when the child suffers severe physical or mental incapacitation”
“The duty to provide support for a minor child is based upon the child’s incapacity, both natural and legal, and its consequent need for protection and care.”
“Dissolution proceedings, although cognizable in equity, are creatures of statute.”

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