Q: Would I be able to name guardians for my child in the event of my death or would I need sole custody?
Father abandoned my son at 5 months old, cut off all communication and provides no support for our son. I have medical issues and asked my oldest son's father and step-mother if they would take my youngest son if something happened to me so that my children would not be seperated. I also feel it is in the best interest of my son to be with someone he is familiar with as he does not remember his father and I want to make sure the father can not just pop up out of the blue to claim the child for monetary gain.
A:
Yes you need to prepare a pre-need guardian designation.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John Smitten, Esquire
Carey and Leisure
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
jsmitten@clnwlaw.com
ph: 727-799-3900
ph: 1-800-927-0400
fax: 727-490-4944
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