Guardianship

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Who Will Get Custody of Your Kids if You Die Without Naming a Guardian?

In Law May 30, 2018

We all have tasks we just can’t get off of our “to-do” list. For me it’s taming...

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Who Will Get Custody of Your Children if You Die Before Naming a Guardian?

In Law February 14, 2018

We all have tasks we just can’t get off of our “to-do” list. For me it’s taming...

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Guardians for Your Kid

In Law January 24, 2018

I love British period dramas a little too much for an Irish person. Downton Abbey, The Crown,...

Ask the Law Mother: Can a Non-U.S. Resident Be Appointed as Your Child’s Guardian?

In Law January 17, 2018

I have been getting lots of questions from readers on naming guardians for their children. I am...