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Adoption and Guardianship
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The California family law attorneys at The Law Offices of Thomas & Associates can help with the adoption, guardianship and/or conservatorship process. Our legal staff has experience making sure that adoptions, conservatorships, and guardianships are legal and binding. If you are considering an adoption or legal guardianship, please contact our family law attorneys at The Law Offices of Thomas & Associates to discuss your legal needs.
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What is Guardianship?
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California guardianship most commonly applies to children. In California, a guardian is appointed by the court to be responsible for a person under the age of eighteen. Guardians are commonly appointed when a parent is unfit or upon the death of both parents. There are three categories of guardianship: guardian of the person, guardian of the estate, and guardian of the person and the estate. At The Law Offices of Thomas & Associates, we can advise you on the rights and responsibilities of guardianship variations, and can file and pursue an appropriate petition in court. We can also advise you on alternatives to guardianship that may easily accomplish your goals.
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Facilitating Adoptions
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The Law Offices of Thomas & Associates can help you pursue traditional or step-parent adoptions in California. We can ease your way through the legal process. We ensure that all of our clients have the legal advice to make sure that all agreements are valid and enforceable. Additionally, we are effective at litigating non-consensual step-parent adoption cases where the rights of the non-custodial parent must be terminated.
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What is Conservatorship?
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Conservatorships most commonly apply to adults. If a family member suffers from a mental disability, is not competent, or is no longer able to handle their own affairs, a California court may appoint a conservator to manage that person's affairs.
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Contact us at 877-479-7970, or e-mail us at info@law-thomas.com, to arrange for a confidential complimentary consultation. We can advise you on your adoption, guardianship, and convervatorship options.
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Q: What types of adoption are there?
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A: There are several types of adoption, including both children and adults, i.e. open or closed adoption, private or agency adoption, and domestic or international adoption.
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Q: What is the difference between "open" and "closed" adoption?
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A: Open adoption is where identifying information is shared between the birth mother and the adopting family. Closed adoption is where specific identifying information is not provided to either party.
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[More]
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 California Kids Connection
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A registry of children waiting to be adopted and families waiting to adopt.
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A Guide to California Adoptions
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An online reference book for individuals desiring to learn about California adoptions.
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Directory of California Adoption Agencies
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A directory of licensed California adoption agencies.
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