As a caretaker to a parent with Alzheimer's disease, it might be necessary at some point for you to ask the court for legal guardianship of him or her. Legal guardianship is necessary to make legal, financial, and medical decisions for your parent. If you are considering guardianship, here is what you need to know.
Is Guardianship Necessary?
If your parent is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, it is easy to determine when he or she needs assistance.
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It is every driver's worst fear: being pulled over for driving under the influence. Depending on where you live, the repercussions of a DUI are harsh, and they can impact your life for some time. Regardless of what the outcome is in court, there is some fall-out that can be expected by any driver, in any state.
Six things that will happen when you are cited for a DUI are:
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Bipolar disorder impacts more than the person diagnosed with this mental illness. It can impact their family, including their children. The good news is that it's a manageable disorder, and people—parents—with bipolar disorder can lead normal lives. But what if you're bipolar and facing a child custody battle? Will your illness lessen your chances of winning?
No Parent Is Perfect
First, get this thought firmly engrained in your mind: No parent is perfect!
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According to the American Psychological Association, most juveniles fail to exercise their constitutional rights when being questioned by police officers. Unfortunately, failure to exercise these rights may lead the minors into more trouble. As a parent, you ought to acquaint yourself with the laws governing the interaction between minors and the police. Here are three essential things to note regarding this interaction:
Police Can Question Minors, But…
First, you should know that it is perfectly legal for the police to approach and question your minor children in your absence.
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Turning 18 can be a fun and exciting time in someone's life. You can start to be more independent and purchase things in your own name. If you have recently tried to get a credit card to start building your credit and were denied because the credit card company claimed you already had a bad credit history, it is important to start doing some research right away. The following guide walks you through a few things to do if you find out that you have bad credit, even though you have never opened any lines of credit before.
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