California Guardianship Lawyer
If you see a need to establish yourself as a guardian for a child, talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. As you know, children need the stability of having a trusted adult who will care for them. Call the Northern California Family Law Group for an appointment with an attorney experienced with guardianships.
Guardianships ∙ Conservatorships
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Seeking guardianship can be a difficult decision. At our law firm, we know that while delaying action can lead to a worse situation, actions taken too soon can also be devastating. The Northern California Family Law Group is a safe place where you can discuss the situation and your options with an experienced attorney and in complete confidence:
- Unfit parents: It happens. A parent is unable to properly care for children because of an alcohol or drug addiction, or because of mental illness or abuse issues. Grandparents and other relatives have a difficult decision to make — step in now or wait. We can help you focus on the needs of the children and how those needs can best be met.
- The CPS solution: We advise our clients not to wait for Child Protective Services (CPS) to act. Too often, that process ends in emotional pain and ugliness that is traumatic for the children. It is also difficult for families to heal going forward.
- Temporary guardianship: When parents leave the country or are otherwise unavailable, they may wish to establish temporary guardianships so their children can be cared for by a trusted adult.
- Conservatorships: When an adult is unable to make financial, living and medical decisions, family members may need to establish a conservatorship. This can be a difficult but necessary action that adult children take on behalf of elderly parents or that parents take on behalf of a mentally disabled adult child. A conservator can take the necessary steps to conserve assets and make appropriate decisions.
At the Northern California Family Law Group, you can begin now to plan for the rest of your life. Our clients see our law firm as a safe place where they can find solutions to family law matters. Call for an appointment. $100 one-hour initial consultation.
