Comments on: Legal Guardianship vs. Adoption: What’s Right for You?

By: Considering Adoption

Considering Adoption — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:12:21 +0000

In reply to Nicole.

Hi, Nicole — We are not legal experts, so we cannot provide the legal advice you’re looking for. We highly encourage you to contact an attorney in your state to learn more; state laws vary greatly, and this is an extremely important legal process. You can start your search for an attorney here: https://adoptionart.org/find-an-attorney/

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 01:15:22 +0000

Can I adopt a child that I have guardianship of because both parents are deceased, without an attorney.? State of Alabama and if so, where do I find the paperwork?

By: Considering Adoption

Considering Adoption — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:24:55 +0000

In reply to Alice.

Hi, Alice — We encourage you to contact a local family law attorney for more information on your personal options in this situation. Here is a list of attorneys to start your research: https://adoptionart.org/find-an-attorney/ Good luck!

By: Alice

Alice — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:18:22 +0000

Hello, I’ve had my 3 year old niece in my custody for a year now. Her parents willingly surrendered her because they could not provide for her. She has been with me all year, her parents don’t want the responsibility but want to be known as her parents. She sees them maybe once a month and there is no other contact. I abide their needs and wishes when they have them because I don’t have guardianship but I want something more permanent for her. Since they clearly don’t want the responsibility and don’t make time. Any suggestions??

By: Considering Adoption

Considering Adoption — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:29:15 +0000

In reply to Shanece.

Hi, Shanece — We recommend you reach out to a local adoption attorney for more information on the guardianship process where you live. Here is a list of trained professionals to help you get started: https://adoptionart.org/find-an-attorney/ Good luck!

By: Shanece

Shanece — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 14:56:27 +0000

Hey , I’m a new mother I’m just here trying to see what the best choice is for my child I’m 5 months pregnant I want my child when I have my stuff together , and I see legal guardianship is what I’m short of looking for I don’t want him w family I’m afraid they won’t treat him right, I just want him to be properly tooken care of until I get threw school and create a better life for him where he won’t have to worry about anything I will still like a line of communication open so I know how he’s doing

By: Eli Richardson

Eli Richardson — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:38:40 +0000

It helped when you said that a legal guardship is temporary, and it helps to ensure the child receives the necessary care. One of my godfather’s employees will be deported, and he is thinking of adopting his employee’s son. With that set, I’ll advise him to consider guard shipping for the moment his employee is gone. We will be looking for a lawyer as well to help him with this one.

By: Considering Adoption

Considering Adoption — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:02:53 +0000

In reply to Sherry.

Hi, Sherry — We recommend speaking to a local adoption attorney for more info on the pros and cons in your situation. You can start your search for an attorney here: https://adoptionart.org/find-an-attorney/ Good luck!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:51:43 +0000

If both biological parents are deceased, is there even a legal need to adopt, when I already have permanent custody of the child? Would adoption serve any other purpose at this point?
It’s a 6-9 month process, which requires a lot of hoops and about $2,300.00 and I don’t see what difference it would even make at this point.

By: Considering Adoption

Considering Adoption — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:13:02 +0000

In reply to maria.

Hi, Maria — Because guardianship laws vary by state, we’d encourage you to contact a local family law or adoption attorney for more information. Here is a list to help you get started: https://adoptionart.org/find-an-attorney/ Good luck!