Usually, a child's other parent will become guardian if you can't take care of your child either temporarily or permanently. This may be exactly what you want. On the other hand, you may feel strongly that the person should not be guardian if:

• The person is abusive or otherwise unfit.
• The other parent is absent from your children's life.
• You are divorced or separated.

• You wish your children to be raised by a second spouse or significant other with whom you live.

Of course, if the other parent is deceased, a plan about how to take are of  your children is a necessity. The court will appoint a close relative in such a case to be guardian -- but not necessarily the person you would choose.

Providing for your children will give you peace of mind and let your children know you cared enough to be sure they were provided for.

One way to plan for your children is to appoint a guardian. You can ask the court to do it now or you can name a guardian in your Will. (When you provide advice about your choice for guardian, also include the name or names of alternatives in case for any reason the first person cannot, or does not, serve.)

Alternatives to consider for taking care of your children are Foster Care or Adoption.

While you're thinking about this subject, until a guardian is appointed or other arrangements are made, it is advisable to prepare a document which gives someone the authority to make emergency medical decisions for your children if you are unavailable or incapacitated.

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