Guardianships
How do Grandparents Obtain Guardianship of a Child?
Custody and guardianship determinations are made by the court based on the particular needs of a family. Sometimes, they will look directly at the safety of the child, such as the actions of the parents and if the children have been removed from their parent’s home. Sometimes they may look at permanency factors because the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Becoming a Guardian in California
You may have a good understanding of how custody works between two parents when determining where a child will live. However, what is guardianship and what should you know about it? In many cases where guardianship comes into play, it is because one or both parents have died or are incapacitated, to being deemed “unfit”…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Guardianship in California
What is guardianship? To understand this process, you must first understand that a guardian is someone who takes care of a child’s needs like shelter, education, food, medical care, and more. Many people may get guardianship and adoption confused, but they are very different. A guardianship is a legal relationship between a child and guardian;…
Read MoreGuardianships And Conservatorships
At Soheila, Azizi & Associates, we offer a complete service that families depend on when applying for guardianship over a minor or conservatorship over an adult who requires the assistance of a conservator. Obtaining legal guardianship or conservatorship is often complex and can be a frustrating process. One must keep in mind that the process…
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