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CategoryYou and Your Family

Understanding your rights & responsibilities at home.

You and Your Family
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Do I need a guardian if my parents die?

A guardian is a person who takes the place of your parents. He or she has the same responsibilities as 

You and Your Family
1

Can I keep what my uncle left me in his will?

  A lot depends on the nature of the gift or bequest, your age, and your level of maturity. For example, 

You and Your Family
15

What if my parents die without a will?

If your parents die with a will (testate), their property goes to those persons, organizations, or causes named in the 

You and Your Family
1

What is a will? Can I write one for myself?

Because of your age and active life, the idea of a will or inheritance may be the last thing on 

You and Your Family
0

Can my parents keep me from watching certain TV shows?

  There′s an ongoing debate about the effect of media violence on young people. Numerous studies indicate a strong relationship 

You and Your Family
21

Can my parents force me to follow their religion?

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees all Americans freedom of religion. This right is not limited to adults. Children and 

You and Your Family
1

Who has the right to discipline me?

“You can′t tell me what to do.” “I don′t have to—you′re not my parent!” “If you touch me, I′ll call 

You and Your Family
48

Can I ‘divorce’ my parents?

In 1992, a Florida boy named Gregory K.* got a court order terminating his mother’s parental rights and giving him the 

You and Your Family
1

Do my parents have to support me after they get divorced?

Child support is a hot issue. Headlines scream “Deadbeat Dad Jailed,”and names of nonpaying parents are displayed on billboards and 

You and Your Family
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If my parents get a divorce, will I still get to visit my grandparents?

Visitation is a big issue that gets decided in every divorce case. It starts with your parents. If your mother 

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