The Black Nonprofits and Business Podcast

A Conversation About Child Support, Special Needs Children, Divorce and More

Miriam Rhoden-Shedden has been an attorney since December 2016. She is barred in Jamaica, Vermont, and Maryland and will be starting the process of becoming barred in DC in February 2024. Since 2022, she has handled family law cases and recently started handling landlord and tenant matters. She firmly believes that knowledge is power and it is her objective, as well as mine, to impart as much information as I can so people are empowered.   During this conversation we discuss the following topics:  1. What happens if your child(ren) are taken by the state? Resources for low income parents;   2. With aging parents, what can you do to handle their affairs if they become incapacitated;   3. How can parents legally make decisions for their special needs adult children;   4. Do grandparents have any rights to your children?;  5. How can fathers ensure that they are a part of their children’s lives when the mother is withholding access;  6. How does custody impact child support in Maryland?  and more! Miriam's contact information: Email: miriam@sheddenlawllc.com Phone: (301) 223-0155 Family Law Court Forms (Maryland) https://www.courts.state.md.us/family/family-forms (If you're in a different state, Google "pro se forms" and enter your state) Information for future lawyers:  (This is for the P.G. County Area) Law Link Student Internship Program - www.mylaw.org/law-links-internship Podcast website: www.blacknonprofitsandbusinesses.com

Why You Need a Will, Trust, and Power of Attorney - ASAP!

Ep. #82 - This is a topic that has become near and dear to my heart because it's something I'm currently in the process of doing. Many people in the Black community have lost MILLIONS because we were never taught about wills, probate, trusts, power of attorney, etc.  The lack of this knowledge is why gentrification is happening in Black neighborhoods all over the United States. Well, I want to help us know better so we can do better. And please...please pass this information on to your loved ones, especially your children! We Discuss: What's the difference between a will and a trust? What is probate? How can it be avoided? How do I find an attorney? What should I look for? How much does it cost to do a will or a trust? Are online wills okay? Legal? And much more! In this episode, I am having a conversation with Attorney David Harty, who specializes in Estate Planning.  He has been practicing law for more than 40 years. He served as a judge for several years and quite frankly, he knows his stuff! For the last 20-plus years, he has focused on estate planning and we're fortunate to have him still serving; especially "our" community.   If you want to contact Mr. Harty, his email is hartylaw.dh@gmail.com My Exit Plan - The Workbook was written by Rhonda D. Green This book is so well put together that I decided to become an affiliate so please purchase using this link! The link to purchase is https://amzn.to/3tWypaW [https://amzn.to/3tWypaW].  The link to the YouTube video featuring Mr. Harty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwB6wwGpwcI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwB6wwGpwcI] It's a must see! If you want more information about me, visit linktr.ee/electladykim [https://linktr.ee/electladykim]

How to Get A Job With The Federal Government

Ep. #81 - As a senior HR professional in the Federal Government, Dalton Grisham will help you land your dream job and take your career to the next level. He has helped clients like transform their resumes, hone their applications, and improve their interview skills to dramatically increase their odds of landing their dream job! Dalton's website - https://grishamadvising.com (How to use the code: You have to listen to the episode to get it! Once you've done that, got to his website and go to "Get Started" and complete the information. On the line that says "Referral Information", enter the code indicated in the podcast conversation.  HURRY!  He's only accepting 15 people initially. He may open it up again later so be sure to stay connected.) Everything you need to know about me and what I do can be found here: https://linktr.ee/ElectLadyKim

How To Build Wealth Through Life Insurance

Ep. #80 - At Your Family, Your Legacy, Whitney Thompkins is your family’s life insurance advisor. After gaining invaluable experience working alongside a successful producer who was catering to a high net-worth, mature clientele, Whitney found her calling in sharing her wealth of knowledge with young families. In the midst of building her own family, she witnessed firsthand the critical importance of making informed decisions from the very beginning. She is now taking what she learned and sharing it with her community, and she’s sharing it with us. Listen as she breaks down how important it is to have life insurance, and how $100 a month can lead to generational wealth! Her Website - www.yourfamilyyourlegacy.com [http://www.yourfamilyyourlegacy.com] (All of her social media connections are on her website) Everything you need to know about me and what I do can be found here: https://linktr.ee/ElectLadyKim [https://linktr.ee/ElectLadyKim]

Estate Planning 101 – w/Attorney Shakisha Morgan

Ep. #79 - As an educator, licensed attorney, and connector, Shakisha has been privileged to speak with individuals, families, co-workers, community groups, and conferences full of people from all walks of life. She speaks on topics such as estate planning, multi- and inter-generational wealth building, Black wealth, business planning, heir’s property, and servant leadership. Shakisha’s Website – https://www.thelegacycounselor.com/ [https://www.thelegacycounselor.com/] Shakisha’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shakishamorgan/ [https://www.instagram.com/shakishamorgan/] The Legacy Counselor IG Page - https://www.instagram.com/thelegacycounselor/ [https://www.instagram.com/thelegacycounselor/] Shakisha’s Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/maryandmarthapodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/maryandmarthapodcast/]   Kim’s Podcast Website – https://linktr.ee/thebnbpodcast [https://linktr.ee/thebnbpodcast] Kim’s Podcast Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/black_nonprofits_biz_podcast/] Other Resources Connect with Black attorneys nationwide  - https://aaattorneynetwork.com/ [https://aaattorneynetwork.com/] Article about Allen Iverson – (It was $32 Million)  https://atlantablackstar.com/2020/06/10/allen-iverson-is-a-decade-away-from-receiving-his-32-million-trust-fund-payment-from-reebok/#:~:text=Allen%20Iverson%20will%20receive%20a%20%2432%20million%20trust,former%20CEO%20Paul%20Fireman%20was%20with%20the%20brand [https://atlantablackstar.com/2020/06/10/allen-iverson-is-a-decade-away-from-receiving-his-32-million-trust-fund-payment-from-reebok/#:~:text=Allen%20Iverson%20will%20receive%20a%20%2432%20million%20trust,former%20CEO%20Paul%20Fireman%20was%20with%20the%20brand] Link to Part 1 – My Exit Plan – Are You Prepared? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GCmRoyvdFtxb7q1EmUH0a?si=EjrpbW08ScCx-Bx3-IPFEA [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GCmRoyvdFtxb7q1EmUH0a?si=EjrpbW08ScCx-Bx3-IPFEA]