stepchildren

[jjh7274]

What is the name of your state? MI

Husaband and I are divorcing. He has agreed to give guardianship (which must be renewed yearly) of my stepchildren (trying not to separate the kids). We are now moving on to the "what if" scenarios. In the event something happens to him (he has a dangerous occupation so trying to be prepared), is it enough that he provides a provision in his will that he would like me to continue to raise my stepchildren? Bio mom is out of the picture. Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[Betty]

What is the name of your state? MI

Husaband and I are divorcing. He has agreed to give guardianship (which must be renewed yearly) of my stepchildren (trying not to separate the kids). We are now moving on to the "what if" scenarios. In the event something happens to him (he has a dangerous occupation so trying to be prepared), is it enough that he provides a provision in his will that he would like me to continue to raise my stepchildren? Bio mom is out of the picture. Any info is greatly appreciated.

You might want to contact a family law lawyer to see what is necessary to set up (continue) guardianship of the step-children should something happen to your husband. Verify if the will & current set up would be acceptable. Sometimes to give step-parent extensive authority over the step-children a court approved guardianship or custody order is appropriate/required.

 

[BlondiePB]

What is the name of your state? MI

Husaband and I are divorcing. He has agreed to give guardianship (which must be renewed yearly) of my stepchildren (trying not to separate the kids). We are now moving on to the "what if" scenarios. In the event something happens to him (he has a dangerous occupation so trying to be prepared), is it enough that he provides a provision in his will that he would like me to continue to raise my stepchildren? Bio mom is out of the picture. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Your "informal" guardianship will not be recogized by the court, who will decide where the children will go. Children cannot be willed away. Have your soon-to-be ex see an attorney regarding a "stand-by" guardian, preferrably a probate attorney that also does guardianships.

 

[jjh7274]

Thanks for the advice. This is very helpful.