Posts Tagged ‘parent’
What Should I Know About How Child Support Modification Works?
Circumstances change, and decisions are questioned. This is why, sometimes, you may need to change a child support order after it is put in place. You should always know that you have the chance to have your case heard to change your order. A judge can approve an agreement or a change based on what…
Read MoreThe Need for a Guardianship When a Parent is Terminally Ill
When a parent becomes terminally ill and they are the last parental choice to care for a child, it can leave a lasting impact and many questions for a family. Say that the primary custodial parent of a child is diagnosed with an incurable, terminal disease such as a high-stage cancer. Let’s also assume that…
Read MoreDo You Need a Guardianship if the Child Resides With You?
Let’s say that two parents are in drug rehabilitation for abusing drugs and you, the grandparent, are watching over the children. If the children are only residing in your home for a few weeks or months, you may not need a guardianship. However, if you anticipate that the children will be with you for more…
Read MoreWhen a Guardianship Becomes a Vital Part of Your Will
Guardians are especially important to a child’s physical care, health, education and so much more – which is why they should play a very important part in a will as well. Making decisions that will benefit your child’s future and enable somebody to care for them can leave you with less stress and a game…
Read MoreAn In-Depth Look at the Responsibilities of a Guardian
When somebody wants to become a guardian of a minor, they must also understand the responsibilities that come with it. It requires a higher decision-making by the guardian, someone to step in place of the parent and make legal decisions that will benefit their best interests. If you are looking into becoming a guardian, there…
Read MoreDo Guardianship Papers Overrule Custody Determination?
Guardianship and custody are similar in many ways, but also different in a few. Each state allows for child custody and guardianship over minors, depending on the circumstances of the case. In many cases, rights cannot be taken from a parent, but that can change depending on what happened. If you are wondering if guardianship…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Becoming a Guardian in California
You may have a good understanding of how custody works between two parents when determining where a child will live. However, what is guardianship and what should you know about it? In many cases where guardianship comes into play, it is because one or both parents have died or are incapacitated, to being deemed “unfit”…
Read MoreLegal Grounds to Contest a Will: Fraud
What happens if a will was made through fraud? Under law, it would then be considered invalid. One way to contest a will is to prove that fraud took place and that a beneficiary should be held liable for their actions. If you prove fraud to the courts, some or all of the will may…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Guardianship in California
What is guardianship? To understand this process, you must first understand that a guardian is someone who takes care of a child’s needs like shelter, education, food, medical care, and more. Many people may get guardianship and adoption confused, but they are very different. A guardianship is a legal relationship between a child and guardian;…
Read More