Oceanside Guardianship Lawyers

Guardianship Application & Legal Process

Under the guardianship law, when the natural parents of a child are unable for any reason to continue providing direct care for their child, other concerned persons have an established relationship with the child. For example, a relative, god-parent, teacher, or even a close friend of the family – may apply to the court for legal guardianship of the child.

Naturally, the authorities want to be certain that it is in the child’s best interest for the guardianship to be awarded. Courts consider many factors besides merely the wishes of the child and the applicant for legal guardianship.

The Guardianship Lawyers at the Fischer & Van Thiel, PC Oceanside, CA Office are extremely experienced in helping people resolve legal guardianship proceedings favorably. We can also help you navigate the application process with ease.

Give us a call at (760) 722-7646 or contact us to schedule your Free Consultation with our guardianship attorney.

How to Obtain Legal Guardianship of a Child in Oceanside, CA

At Fischer & Van Thiel,PC, we suggest that anyone considering applying for legal guardianship should do their best to prepare for any inquiry into their fitness to assume the role of a legal guardian for the child.

The better prepared you are, the better your chances of success will be. Our guardianship attorneys and legal services can help you prepare a persuasive case to help you win.

When assessing your fitness as a Legal Guardian, the court will consider:

 Reasons why the natural parents of the child are no longer able to continue raising the child
Whether the applicant is a family relative of the child
How long the applicant has known the child, and the closeness of the relationship
Whether the applicant fully understands the legal obligations they will be subject to
Whether there are any formal objections to the guardianship application from any party
Whether the applicant would be considered a suitable role model for the child
The financial position of the applicant
Whether the applicant has any associations that may be considered detrimental
Whether the applicant has any prior experience in raising children

Even when you think there wouldn’t be any obstacles in your way, you’d be surprised how often certain overlooked information can cause disruptions in the process, and sometimes even result in the rejection of the application. Legal assistance is strongly recommended.

Let Us Build You a Strong Legal Guardian Case

Should our guardianship lawyer take on your case, we recommend that you disclose to your lawyer anything you believe may have a bearing on the case.

For example, if you have any prior convictions or are currently the defendant in a civil lawsuit, these conditions could be expected to come into play.

You don’t need to worry, because anything you tell your lawyer is protected by attorney-client privilege. Still, it’s best for us to be completely aware of any factors that could complicate the legal proceedings.

Obtaining legal guardianship isn’t always difficult, but it can be. The first reason applicants can come away from probate court disappointed is that they weren’t adequately prepared. When you work with Fischer & Van Thiel,PC,you put your case in capable hands.

Experienced Divorce Attorneys You Can Count On

Fischer & Van Thiel, PC provides over 57 Years of Combined Family Law Counsel Experience dedicated to Your Family throughout the Guardianship Legal Process.

Our team genuinely cares about the outcome of your case. We are ready to fight for you and your loved ones. Let us help you navigate the complicated situation you are now facing.

For this reason, it is typically best to have a lawyer intimately familiar with family law and Guardianship Court issues representing your interests. Our Guardianship Court Attorneys have the skill and experience to effectively resolve your case and protect you and your family’s interests.

Partnering with the Best Legal Guardianship Lawyers with expert experience and who understand the Family Law Legal System in San Diego County, who are attentive to your family’s needs, is always your best Legal Strategy. Call us at (760) 722-7646 or contact us to schedule your complimentary consultation.

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