Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. Child custody cases: In many states across the United States, the ...

As an attorney and a father of two special needs children, I uniquely understand the necessity of becoming a legal guardian for my children as soon as they reach eighteen years of age. Many ...

It’s hard to imagine someone else raising your precious baby, but if something were to happen to you, you’d want to be sure your little one was in the very best hands. That’s why parents should pick a ...

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCIV) — When it comes to custody cases, guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers can be vital. GALs are people assigned to represent the needs of a child, essentially serving as legal ...

If you are the parent of a minor child, one of the most important things you can do is create a Last Will and Testament to nominate a guardian for your minor child in the event of your death. In ...

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