Although the advent of infant formula has given mothers more options, breastfeeding continues to be crucial for the health of most newborns. And, as nursing mothers will tell you, babies need to eat whenever (and wherever) they're hungry. What's more...
Terminating parental rights is a very serious matter, and most families meet conditions before the state will consider taking away their children. This checklist contains the most commonly used requirements.
Even the most attentive parents must leave their children in another’s care sometimes. Whether you use child care every day or just once in a while, this checklist will help you find the best care available.
We wish we could protect our children all the time, but it’s just not possible. Educate your children using the information in this article so they'll know what to do in dangerous situations.
Your child may need a lawyer to represent himself. Because he’s a minor, he cannot contract with an attorney or act as his own agent, so a lawyer will need some special information from you.
Having a baby changes everything. Your legal and financial lives are no exceptions. Take a look at this checklist to make sure you are legally and financially ready for your bundle of joy.
Find out when a parent may be legally forced to pay for a child’s actions, including the damage a child may do when improperly supervised, or with the family car.
Children can get into all kinds of trouble – from playing with firearms to hacking into someone else’s database. Learn when parents are deemed liable for these kinds of events.
Parents may be liable for the negligent or criminal acts of their children, beginning when children are age eight to ten and ending at the age of majority. This means parents are subject to lawsuits or criminal sanctions in some circumstances if thei...
Learn when a parent might be responsible for the acts of her minor child, the difference between criminal and civil liability, and when insurance might step in to cover any resulting expenses.