Harper v. Harper

ALTENBERND, Judge.

Carol Harper appeals an order terminating her adult daughter’s status as a dependent child under section 743.07, Florida Statutes (1989). We reverse the order because the daughter, Amy Harper, was not a party to the proceeding in which she lost her rights to parental support. We hold that a competent adult, who is entitled to parental support, as a chapter 743 dependent, must be joined as an indispensable party in any action to terminate such support.

In June 1988, the trial court entered a final judgment of dissolution of marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Harper. In that…