FORM 8.978. ORDER AUTHORIZING CHILD TO SECURE DEPOSITORY FINANCIAL SERVICES BEFORE THE CHILD’S 18TH BIRTHDAY

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FORM 8.978. ORDER AUTHORIZING CHILD TO SECURE

DEPOSITORY FINANCIAL SERVICES BEFORE THE CHILD’S 18TH BIRTHDAY

ORDER AUTHORIZING CHILD TO SECURE

DEPOSITORY FINANCIAL SERVICES

BEFORE THE CHILD’S 18TH BIRTHDAY

THIS CAUSE came before the court to remove the disabilities of nonage of .....(name)....., for the purpose of securing depository financial services, and the court being fully advised in the premises FINDS as follows:

.....(Name)..... is at least 16 years of age, meets the requirements of section 743.044, Florida Statutes, and is entitled to the benefits of that statute.

THEREFORE, based on these findings of fact, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the disabilities of nonage of .....(name)..... are hereby removed for the purpose of securing depository financial services. .....(Name)..... is hereby authorized to make and execute contracts, releases, and all other instruments necessary for the purpose of securing depository financial services. The contracts or other instruments made by .....(name)..... for the purpose of securing depository financial services have the same effect as though they were the obligations of a person who is not a minor.

ORDERED at ……….., Florida, on .....(date)......

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