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August 19, 2013
Title: The Physical, Financial, and Spiritual Battles Faced by Candidates
Topic: Flower Power
Discussed by Melanie Flowers
with Flowers 4 Judge
Melanie Flowers, for
the first time, is seeking to become a District Court Judge in Harris County.
She describes what it is like to run for the first time.
Put yourself in her shoes - what would you be doing right now if you were
running for office?
Listen in.
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June 26, 2013
Title: Grandparents Raising Grandkids
Topic: Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children
Discussed by Melanie Flowers
with Flowers 4 Judge
Part 1 of 3
Just a couple of
years ago, over ten percent of the kids in TEXAS were living with their
grandparents or other relative.
What problems would you face if one or more of your grandkids showed up on your
door step and it became your responsibility to care for them?
How do you enroll them in school? How do you approve health care, how would you
pay for their health care? Melanie speaks with us today as a concerned parent,
please do not construe any statement as legal advice.
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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children
Discussed by Melanie Flowers
with Flowers 4 Judge
Just a couple of
years ago, over 440,000 kids in TEXAS were living with their grandparents; over
150,000 kids were living with a relative. Over 10% of the kids in
Texas are living in a household not headed by one or both of their parents.
Bad things happen to good people. Car wrecks happen. Some adults abuse drugs and
become incarcerated. Sometimes parents are not competent. What happens if a
child – a grandchild, a niece/nephew – just shows up?
Attorney Melanie Flowers suggests some steps someone should take. Melanie speaks
with us today as a concerned parent, please do not construe any statement as
legal advice.
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Title: Do You Have Kids? Do You Have a Will?
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Melanie Flowers
with Flowers 4 Judge
Part 3 of 3
Bad things happen to
good people. Car wrecks happen. What would happen to your kids if something
happens to you? Would there be a long, expensive court fight?
If mommy and daddy die because of an accident and there is hope of a big money
settlement, many relatives will fight for custody. Will a relative NOT of your
choice obtain custody? Think and pray about preparing a will soon.
Attorney Melanie Flowers suggests some steps someone should take. Melanie speaks
with us today as a concerned parent, please do not construe any statement as
legal advice.
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