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How to Determine Who to Be Guardian for Your Children If Both Parents' Die
Asked by C.K. from Washington DC
on July 25, 2009
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my husband and i are taking a trip overseas and my folks are watching our child while we are gone. we have a will and we have designated a couple though i am having se...
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- You can certainly put in your will whom you would prefer to be your child's guardian, but permanent custody is always before the court. It will certainly consider you...
- I'm not sure why you didn't designate your parents or in-laws. A couple that you either don't know well or don't see often seems like a pretty poor choice. No one is g...
- I agree the way they asked it could have been worded better, but if fact you do need to make sure your will is updated to your desires. Because IF something did happen...
Seeking Advice on 15 Yr Old Cousin with 8 Week Old Baby.
Asked by J.A. from Cincinnati
on December 8, 2006
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My cousin recently come to Cincinnati from Tn, with her 8 wk old baby. She comes from a bad home life and wants to stay with me and my family. She is a good kid who ju...
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- Jenn, You are right family is first but the toughest part for you is to figure out which family will be first? It is wonderful to want to help your 15yo cousin but un...
- HI! I was sort of in this girls role as a teenager. I had a baby at 17, and my whole family hated me for it. I needed guidance and love at the time, but got the opposi...
- I come from a family of 8 biological siblings and 2 step siblings. my mom used to nurse my step-brother because his mom was not around at the time, he was family and ...
Guardianship in Case of Death
Asked by J.H. from Detroit
on January 26, 2007
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I have two children and my husband and I want to make sure they are in good care if something were to happen to us. Does anyone know what you have to do to appointmen...
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- the best thing to do in this case is see a lawyer and have papers drawn up that makes your brother in law sole guardian of the kids. I found this out by asking questio...
- U have to get a living will. so basically u have to get a lawyer. trust me....my father died a few yrs ago & without a will your family will go through a hurricane. ev...
- I told another lady to check suzeorman.com she's usually got good info on financial, wills and other stuff.
Grandma with 16 Yr. Old Grandson Living with Her
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on February 4, 2008
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I have my 16 yr. old grandson living with me due to a situation at his home. I became his court apointed guardian. He could go home now, but wants to stay with me to c...
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- He sounds like a typical gifted child if you ask me. The need to have sound knowledge before accepting a fact or making a decision is characteristic. Some things that ...
- J., I agree with the idea that he should look it up. Then maybe he could discuss his findings with you later. My father's favorite thing to say to us was "I don't k...
- J., My heart goes out to you, and thank god for you. You are someone very special. There is a book out that is helping me called,"How to Talk So TEENS Will Listen and...
Fighting for Custody of My Grandson
Asked by M.R. from Sacramento
on July 24, 2008
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I am raising my grandson and I have had him since 2006, his mother which is my daughter
has made no attempt to raise him or help out financially. I feel that it wou...
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- Hi M.~ My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. It's so wonderful that you are in this childs' life. Your love may be the only thing tha...
- Hi M.: Here in Santa Rosa we have an organization called Grandparents parenting again. You should check their website for resources, http://www.grandparentsparentinga...
- Hi, When my nephew past away, my sister fought to just to see her grandkids and she won partial custody. She was able to have them everyother weekend. The mother go...
Choosing a Guardian?
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2007
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My husband and I need to put together a will, something we probably should have done a long time ago. But our sticking point is how to choose a guardian and how to inf...
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- My husband & I went through this decision last year when our daughter was turning 1. One of my sisters lives here and adores our daughter but has a lot of inherited f...
- I SO understand your struggle! We have put off making a Will for years because of this same situation. There really isn't anyone in our families that we would trust ...
- Congrats for making a will. My husband and i did this when we had kids. Our choice was clear so I don't have any good advice on how to choose but I would not choose ...
Seeking Trust Fund Advice
Asked by N. from Chicago
on April 12, 2007
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I recently took out a larger life insurance policy, my third with other work policies. I was wondering how do you start up a living will and trust fund. I dont have ...
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- Hello, Yes, you may need to set up a trust and a will. Maybe just a will could be sufficient. I have both set up for my kids. Like Jen said, I have a separate gu...
- I have been researching the same question, so I'm interested to see the other replies. What I've been told so far is that if you set up a trust and name an executor (w...
- Nicole: call Alan Pearlman ###-###-####... he will be able to help you out. P., RLC, IBCLC Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc www.lactationsupportgroup.com
Extremely Fussy Eater
Asked by H.S. from Tampa
on January 15, 2007
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My 5 year old child, Isaac, is an extremely fussy eater. I can basically get him to eat Mac & Cheese, chicken nuggets and Apple Jacks. Snack time is the only time he...
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- I am a mother of four so I truly understand,each child is different when it comes to eating habits. What I can suggest based on my experience is if he drinking more th...
- Hello H.. Let me first say be thankful he chooses healthy snacks as most kids don't :). As far as veggies, you could try making them fun, like making faces or somethin...
- H., I can so relate to what you are saying. My 5-year-old daughter is an extremely picky eater. She does not like milk, will not eat cheese, not real particular abou...
