Guardianships for Minor Children

Establish a Child Guardianship for Your Child or Children

Are you concerned about who care for your minor children if you passed away? Attorney Steve Howen can help you establish a guardianship for your child or children. Please contact us to get started.

Talking points for you and your spouse

When you discuss the issue of child guardianship with your spouse, there are several topics that will likely arise. It is important to discuss these issues. As always, if you have any questions, we are happy to help. Contact us to learn more about the process of establishing a child guardianship for your kids.

• Who would my children live with and be raised by? Most people appoint guardians who have similar value systems. They choose friends or relatives who would treat your children as their own and provide a safe and loving home. To meet these objectives, you often need to talk through your options because nobody knows your children as well as you do. We can guide you through this conversation and help you communicate with those you have selected as guardian.
• Who would handle my children's financial affairs? The person who can provide a safe and loving home may not be the person you would entrust with managing the children’s finances. Many people will name a different person as trustee to handle financial affairs, like funding a college education.
• Should I name my older parents as guardians of the kids? Your parents undeniably have the wisdom and experience to handle raising your children. But would they be able to keep up with the daily activity of your kids? This is often a difficult issue, and there are many options available to address it. For instance, you can establish guardianships based upon the age of your children or you can give your parents legal authority but not physical custody.
• What if my values are different from my family members' values? I'm religious and my sister is not? How can I ensure my kids will still go to church? This is just one of the concerns regarding values that parents can be faced with. You may find the answer just by discussing your concerns with your family members.

Find some peace of mind by marking this important task off your "to do" list. Get started on establishing a child guardianship by contacting our Richardson lawyer today.  We serve people throughout North Dallas, Richardson, Plano and the surrounding areas.