COUNSELING OF UNEMANCIPATED* CHILDREN BENEFIT

 

Who is eligible?

 

Upon application of the member/parent, your unemancipated child, who is over 18 years of age and qualifies as an eligible dependent child (as defined by the rules of your local benefit fund).

 

What is the benefit?

 

The Legal Services Fund provides coverage through the panel law firm for consultation and document review services to your unemancipated child on matters involving the following:

 

·         Legal responsibilities that affect your child when they turn age 18, whether or not they are emancipated;

·         Contract review;

·         Lease review and real estate issues;

·         Agreements and documents associated with educational institutions (i.e. universities and colleges);

·         Loan agreements and other credit matters; and

·         Identity theft matters.

 

How is the Counseling of Unemancipated Children Benefit obtained?

 

To obtain the Counseling of Unemancipated Children Benefit, simply contact your Local Organization to request an appointment for your child. At the time of the appointment, your child and an attorney from the panel firm will complete the appropriate forms.

 

Exclusions:

 

Excluded from the Counseling of Unemancipated Children Benefit is advice or consultation in any controversy, dispute or proceeding with the covered member/parent.

 

*An unemancipated child is any dependent child (as defined by the rules of your local benefit fund) who is over 18 years of age and fully dependent on you/the member for support.