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Guardianship

The Council of Dads

July 12, 2010

One thing that motivates many parents to make a will is the desire to designate guardians who will raise their children if the unthinkable happens. And yet many parents delay getting their wills drafted because they have difficulty selecting a person who seems ideally suited for the role. No one guardian can replace you or [...]

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Some Final Thoughts on Selecting a Guardian for Your Children

March 1, 2010

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 seem perfectly suited to step into your shoes. But while the process of selecting a guardian can be challenging, the [...]

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Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Willingness to Serve

February 26, 2010

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 married and starting our careers, a friend caught me off guard one evening when she asked whether my husband and [...]

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

February 24, 2010

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 nominate as a guardian for your children.  Do they have children of their own?  If so, how many? Most couples [...]

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Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Character

February 22, 2010

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 person you select as your children’s guardian should not be someone with a criminal record or a history of child [...]

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Factors to Consider when Selecting a Guardian — Marital Status

February 19, 2010

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 children’s guardian, it is important to consider the prospective guardian’s marital status for several reasons: Statistically, about 40 percent of [...]

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