Adoption

A couple in their 50’s recently came in to our Oakland office wanting to get more information about Guardianship. They had been intermittently caring for their two grandsons, 8 and 9, since they were babies. Their daughter, the boys’ mother, had substance abuse problems; the boys had different fathers, and...

Adoption proceedings can be lengthy and quite often emotional. Understanding California adoption laws before beginning the process will make the experience less difficult. Knowing the steps involved, the paperwork required and the time frame expected can help reduce the stress and allow potential adoptive parents to be better prepared. The adoption...