Dad's the Man in June: Legal Insights for Dads
Leslie Barrows
Southlake Family and Probate Attorney at the Barrows Firm, PC. Certified Family Law Mediator. Collaborative Divorce.
Breadwinning Dads Need Life Insurance & Estate Planning
Fathers are traditionally the breadwinners in families and provide the financial support for the family and the best interests of the children, and in protecting the family, dads need life insurance and estate planning. As a breadwinner, a dad is a winner, a diligent worker, and by nature an overcomer of life’s challenges. Providing for and protecting the families we love; dads focus on keeping the family safe and providing what everyone needs.
In many cases, fathers look forward to being there even to support their adult children when something happens, and they need to turn to family. And because smart fathers understand that something could happen to them and their ability to be a breadwinner, they buy the right amount of life insurance and the estate planning necessary to make sure that the family is provided for in the event something happens to dad. Continue reading on our BLOG.
Did You Know?
You are not forced to move from your home and away from your kids just because your wife files for divorce against you. Until a judge orders you to do so, you do not have to move out of your home. In fact, doing so often puts you at a disadvantage when requesting primary conservatorship of your child. If everyone can remain in the home safely, do so until the judge tells you otherwise. Learn more about DIVORCE.
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Establishing Paternity
Paternity on your mind? Establishing paternity gives a father legal parental rights to the child that will remain forever, even if he and the mother are no longer together. A child whose parents are legally designated is eligible for entitlement benefits like health insurance and social security, as well as child support. If you or someone you know needs help establishing paternity and needs parental rights determined, child custody or child support, check out our BLOG on this topic.
Father’s Day & Father’s Rights
With Father’s Day this weekend, let’s revisit one of our favorite blogs: Father’s Day and Father’s Rights. Do you know the meaning of the term ‘father’s rights?’ Read our BLOG.