Oceanside Adoption Lawyers

Adoption vs. Guardianship

The first thing you’ll need to be sure of is that you really want a full legal adoption and not simply a legal guardianship. There is a clear and important distinction between these options.

Adopting a child is a permanent arrangement with an adoption agency, and adoptive families assume full and total responsibility for the child until they reach the age of 18 years.

Most importantly, the natural parents and/or any existing family relatives forfeit all responsibility for the child and any kind of say they would have in raising the child.

The prospective birth mothers of the child also do not have to provide any financial support, including living expenses, for a child who is adopted by somebody else.

A guardianship is not always permanent and natural parents do not forfeit their parental rights or responsibilities.

They may also have to provide financial support for the child, although there are potentially some situations where that may not be the case.

Adoption agencies can terminate a guardianship if the birth parents apply to the court to terminate it and the court agrees that it is in the child’s best interest to be returned to the natural parents.

This isn’t normally possible when a child is adopted.

Adoption Types That Our Legal Services Offer:

Your adoption type will depend entirely on your preferences and unique situation.

When a person or family wants to adopt a child, they have several options.

Regardless of your choice, it is best to have experienced adoption law firms supporting you, as they can help you navigate the legal complexities and address any issues that arise.

Experienced Representation for Your Family Law Needs

At Fischer & Van Thiel, PC, we provide over 57 years of combined experience in family law, dedicated to supporting you and your family throughout the legal process. Some of the family law practice areas we specialize in include:

• Divorce: Guiding you through the complexities of divorce law proceedings.
• Child Custody: Advocating for the best interests of your children in custody matters.
• Child Support: Ensuring fair and just child support arrangements.
• Domestic Violence: Protecting victims of domestic violence and their families.
• Estate Planning: Helping you plan for the future of your family.
• Legal Separation: Assisting with legal separation agreements.
• Paternity: Establishing legal parentage for children.
• Military Divorce: Serving the unique needs of military families.
• Civil Harassment: Protecting individuals from harassment and abuse.
• Spousal Support: Ensuring fair spousal support arrangements.
• Property Division: Helping you navigate property division in divorce.
• Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting agreements to protect your assets in marriage.

If you are facing any of these family law issues, contact us today for a consultation. Our experienced team is here to provide compassionate and effective legal representation for you and your family.

Local Service Area Customer Testimonial Reviews

Fischer & Van Thiel, PC’s Family Law Attorneys are well versed in Adoption and Guardianship Family Law legal Services and our “Family First” Focused Lawyers provide proactive legal solutions that safeguard your current and avoid issues that protect your future interests.

In addition, we help mediate family law conflicts so that you may avoid litigation and the fees that can accompany this form of dispute resolution. It is best to work this out without the courts when appropriate.

Partnering with Adoption Lawyers who have expert experience understand the Family Law Legal System in San Diego County, who is attentive to your family’s needs, is always your best Legal Strategy. Call (760) 722-7646 or contact us to schedule your Free Consultation.