How Does a Guardianship Work? A guardianship is the legal definition for when an adult has an official and legal relationship with a child who is not biologically their own. The guardian can make the same decisions that a parent would be able to make, and similarly has a responsibility to act in the child’s
In the state of Pennsylvania, a father filed a lawsuit preventing his son from playing football. The father sued his ex-wife, the custodial parent, seeking the court to order their 17-year-old son from continuing playing football following three previous concussions. Reports of the case highlight the father’s concerns about CTE, the degenerative brain disease with
Issues To Discuss With Your Collin County Family Law Attorney Issues and concerns to consider during a child custody agreement Issues to discuss with your Collin County family law attorney include issues primarily concern children, spousal support, property and asset division. Divorce attorneys in Plano, Frisco and all over Collin County represent their clients on
Black Friday shopping with your kids the day after Thanksgiving can be fun way to spend some time having fun and growing as a family. In some families, a Black Friday shopping trip can be an important annual event, especially among parents who might have not had time with their kids on Thanksgiving. Making and
Most people think of a living trust as a document that saves your family time and money by avoiding probate after death. While that is true, there are quite a few additional advantages to creating a living trust. The Top 6 Advantages of a Living Trust Some of the most common arguments made in favor
Grandparent Visitation Rights Unlike in the past, grandparent visitation rights are now recognized in all states. These visitation rights typically come to light when a child’s parents die or when a child is put under foster care or adopted. The Supreme Court Ruling on Grandparent Visitation Rights In the case of Troxel v. Granville, grandparents
While many people’s children dress up in costumes and trick or treat door to door, others enjoy harvest festivals with all the fall trimmings and fun activities like corn mazes and bobbing for apples. Halloween is a favorite holiday and time of year for many children here in the Dallas area. However, some families choose
Family Law Podcast: Domestic Violence Awareness Month And Co-Parenting Issues Welcome to the Scroggins Law Group podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified* family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Co-Parenting Issues: About National Domestic Violence Awareness month
Being the non-custodial parent in a divorce situation is tough. When you don’t have the day-to-day control over your children’s life, it can feel like you aren’t actually involved. However, there are ways you can ensure that you continue to be involved and active in your kids’ lives. Here are five tips to help. Set
When the future of co-parenting with a difficult person is uncertain, it is always a good idea to make good records and keep notes in a diary about visitations, medications and similar concerns because those notes may be necessary later. A tale too commonly reported to family law attorneys: I am the primary custodial parent
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