When you are a single parent, you might be concerned about who is going to care for your children should something happen to you. This post will explain your options. It’s also advised to speak with a lawyer. What is “testamentary guardianship”? When you are the child’s only parent still alive, your Last Will and…
Divorces can be complex, emotional, and overwhelming. When thinking about a divorce, there are many things to consider. Where will you each live? Will you keep or sell the home? How are you going to share time with your children? How are you going to divide assets and debts? If you have been a stay-at-home…
There are circumstances in which a prenuptial agreement is thrown out by a judge for an invalid stipulation, irrational statements, or an indicator that a spouse signed the prenup under coercion. The agreement is legally irrevocable, but neither husband nor wife should sign the contract by way of force, duress, or when conditions are unreasonable.…
Guardianships are an arrangement in which a court or a parent names an individual to make decisions for a minor child. States laws will differ on the specific powers and obligations of a guardian. Parents are able to grant guardianship to another individual for a multitude of reasons. A court may also name guardianship rights…
State laws are going to commonly establish a time period for a court appointed temporary guardianships. In a lot of cases, a temporary guardianship could last sixty days. Nevertheless, how long a temporary guardianship lasts is going to be determined by state statutes and the situation of the case. When a temporary guardianship order does…
Generally, child custody is the legal and physical obligation of taking care of a child’s requirements. This is going to include providing a place to live, healthcare, schooling and other necessary facets of life that serve the best interest of the child. Subject to which state you live in, there are various procedures to petition…
One big recent news item in celebrity columns was the announced parting of the ways between Bill and Melinda Gates. They were married a long time before Bill made his fortune and they never had a pre-nuptial agreement. However, despite being wealthy beyond the dreams of avarice, they are taking a very civilized and sensible…
The words guardianships, custody, and adoption sometimes confuse people because their differences are imperfect and a somewhat convoluted. This post talks about the basic matters you might want to be mindful of when you are thinking about adoption or guardianship for your child(ren). What Is Custody? Custody is a legal arrangement stipulating who is going…
When an older individual loses their ability to clearly think, it also impacts their ability to make knowledgeable and important decisions. This might happen because of the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease or other associated dementias, stroke, brain injuries, mental illness or other severe health matters. When the person you are in care of is cannot…
Guardianships are a legally based relationship among a named party (the “guardian”) and a 2nd person called the “ward”. In a lot of cases, the ward is usually a child or a minor that is below the age of adulthood (around eight teen in many states). Nevertheless, a guardian may also be named for an…
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