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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

In the Matter of ADOPTION OF K.C. McG.
    No. 4-86-0198.
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.
    Sept. 17, 1986.
    Frederick C. Heidgerd of Heidgerd & Martin, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, for appellant/ intermediary.
    No appearance for appellee.
   PER CURIAM.

We find, based on the record, that the trial court abused its discretion when it limited fees under section 63.097, Florida Statutes (1984), to no more than $500, regardless that a larger fee would be patently warranted and reasonable.

We reverse and remand with respectful instructions to reconsider the award.

REVERSED AND REMANDED.

DOWNEY, LETTS and WALDEN, JJ., concur.