Guardianship Law

A guardianship is a court-ordered legal arrangement where a judge appoints 1 person (a guardian) to make decisions for someone who can’t (a ward). It’s used to protect vulnerable people and can cover personal care, medical decisions, and/or financial management. This article explains how guardianships work, who qualifies, and key duties and limits. A guardianship […]

Adoption is the legal process that permanently transfers parental rights and responsibilities from a child’s birth parents (or the state) to adoptive parents, making the child their legal child. It is typically finalized by a court order and can involve domestic, international, agency, private, or stepparent adoptions, with requirements varying by state. This article explains […]