Much has already been discussed about their disadvantages, but specifically she has to comply with many demands of the third party custodian (required by law), as well as pay custodial fees (often unnecessary).

I have spoken with several folks who were paying annual fees for custodial accounts in excess of $2,000!

The tenant disappeared since the shooting (my best guess he is in police custody).

I've been researching moving my Traditional sdIRA, which is already in a trust of which I am the trustee, to a custodial service that will allow me to invest in rental property.

Technically child support belongs to the children and not the custodial spouse - but since the children are almost always minors, its a mute point.

Sure, lots of parents have problems that cause them to lose custody.

You should look into your self-directed custody options Jeff, depending on how long ago you opened your account you might find some of the newer custodians are a little more well equipped to handle you.

I'm not familiar with them, Dawn, but it sounds like they may be offering the "custodial model."

Rick, the first step is you need a custodial account.

I just know the basics from studying the laws and how the courts work for a custody fight.