How easy/hard is it to move from being a child's guardian or co-guardian to adopting said child?

California must honor any legal relationships entered into in Nevada. If there is a co-guardian, then that person either must also want to adopt...

My first cousin once removed is having a baby and wants to put it up for adoption. Is guardianship a better option?

Legal guardianship is not a permanent solution and is a good option if the parents are not able to take care of the child now, but may be able to...

Cps open case for DV

Unfortunately not all of your question is seen. At some point CPS will find out you are pregnant. Are you asking if you can be around the...

If i give up my parent rights before cps takes them from me can i be involved in finding my son a home whit my sister.

You can have your sister adopt your child but you should consult an adoption attorney who can guide you through this process. You sister will have...

I agree with the other answer. You tell CPS that you immediately asked the niece to leave your house and that you took all necessary actions after...

I am filing for divorce and my x leaves pre-loaded insulin syringes within my children's reach. Is this child endangerment?

It could be considered neglectful and child endangerment. When you file for divorce you want to mention that issue in the moving papers and...

If someone calls in anonymously saying I use drugs and in front of my daughter and I passed the home search what is to follow

Legally, if the anonymous report had any merit, social services has to investigate. It is up to the emergency worker to decide if they will return...

Can you enter into a legal contract for an unborn child in California or do you have to wait for the child to be born

Yes, you can enter into a contract with the birth mother before the baby is born; however, there are rules which need to be followed to make sure...

I have a juvenille dependency case open. my kids are with non offending parent

If the matter is in Dependency Court then your daughter should have an attorney appointed for her and she needs to talk with the CSW and the...

I'm 21 now just aged out of foster care. The last min order was for DCFS to pay my rent. Never happened! & now I'm getting

Call the Alliance for Children's Rights immediately and call your prior attorney to see if they can assist you as well. The Alliance should be...