Minors who have received a settlement after an auto accident must be protected. Today we will discuss how child advocacy works to legally safeguard minors.
Today I’d like to highlight the subject of child advocacy. Child advocacy refers to the protection of a minor’s rights within the legal system. This often comes into play when a child has been injured as the result of an auto accident.
If there is a settlement for a child involved in an accident, the court has an interest in making sure that child is advocated for. To protect a child’s settlement, there must be what is called a “minor’s compromise.”
A minor’s compromise protects the child’s settlement money so that they may access it in the future.
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Child advocacy refers to the protection of a minor’s rights within the legal system.
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Let’s say a five-year-old child gets into an accident and receives a settlement of $5,000. At this point, the court would attempt to move this money into a protected account. However, the child must have a guardian ad litem, a guardian in the eyes of the law, for the funds to remain secure until the child is old enough to access them.
A minor’s compromise is a multi-step process that requires a fairly complex filing and an appearance before a judge. We strongly recommend that you have an attorney when undertaking this process.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to assist in any way.
