Choosing a Guardian

Naming a guardian is one of the most important decisions parents can make. It ensures your children will be raised by someone you trust, not someone chosen by a court.

Is It Possible To Name Guardians for My Children Without a Will?

Many parents name guardians for their children in their wills, but the Texas Estates Code also provides a means of legally naming a guardian in a separate document. The statutes provide that a parent may

Some Final Thoughts on Selecting a Guardian for Your Children

You are unique. So there is no one in the world who can provide your children exactly what you can. As a result, it is unlikely that anyone on your list of potential guardians will

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Willingness to Serve

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts here. When my husband and I were first

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Prospective Guardian’s Children

NB: This post is part of a series concerning factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can see all these posts here. Think about the people who you would

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Character

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts here. It probably goes without saying that the

Factors to Consider when Selecting a Guardian: Marital Status

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts here. When deciding who to select as your

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian for Your Children — Relationship With Your Child

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts here. Most of my closest friends are people

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian for Your Children — Location of Residence

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts here. A year ago, my husband got a

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian — Finances

Raising children is expensive. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (.pdf), the estimated cost of raising a child born in 2008 from birth to age 17 is approximately $210,000 at the lowest family

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian for Your Children — Work Schedule

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts here.  My husband and I often wonder what

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