Maples Family Law handles guardianship and adoption law cases in San Joaquin County
In California, legal guardianship is a court order that gives an adult the responsibility of taking care of a child who isn’t biologically theirs. Once appointed, a legal guardian has many of the same rights, responsibilities, and decision-making power as an actual parent, including the ability to make medical and education decisions on behalf of…
Temporary guardianship in California means that an adult – someone over the age of 18 – is responsible for a child for a set period of time. The guardian can make decisions related to finances, education, medical care and other important issues, and he or she is responsible for the child’s care, as well. Temporary…
The adoption process in California varies based on the type of adoption you’re pursuing. For example, a stepparent who is adopting his or her spouse’s child will have to take different steps than a couple adopting a newborn will take – but generally, every adoption follows a similar course. Typically, the adoption process includes: Finding…
California adoption requirements are different from those in other states – and the laws in our state play an important role in your entire experience. If you’re considering adopting a child in California, you may want to consult with a Stockton, CA adoption attorney who can help. California Adoption Requirements: What You Need to Know…
Child grief is a difficult subject – but for many legal guardians who are responsible for caring for kids, it’s a reality. So if you’re a child’s guardian and the child is grieving for his or her parents, what can you do to help? Related: How to get guardianship of a child in California Child…
If you’re like many people, you want to know how to get guardianship of a child in California. Perhaps you want guardianship because the child’s parents are unable to care for them or have unfortunately passed away; maybe the child’s parents have been deported or are suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. No matter why…
Guardianship in California is different than it is in other states, but the end result is the same: someone other than a child’s parent is given legal custody of the child. Why Do Courts Award Guardianship in California? Generally, courts in California only award guardianship to an adult other than a child’s parent if the…
It is unfortunate, but sometimes biological parents are unable to care for their children. Naturally, many of these parents don’t want to put their child up for adoption but want their child to be cared for until they can get back on their feet; guardianship allows them to do this. A guardianship is a useful…
Many kids in California have legal guardians – people who are not their biological parents but are responsible for caring for them. Legal guardians are different from adoptive parents for a few reasons, but they have many of the same rights and responsibilities as adoptive parents do. What is a Legal Guardian Under California Law?…
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