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Guardianship

We understand the importance of guardianship in protecting the best interests of children and vulnerable adults.

Our blog contains informative and educational articles about guardianship, including the different types of guardianship, how to establish or modify a guardianship arrangement, and the responsibilities of a guardian.

Our experienced family law attorneys have the knowledge and skills necessary to assist families seeking to establish or modify a guardianship arrangement. We are committed to providing compassionate and effective legal representation to help protect the interests of those who are unable to protect themselves.

Woodman Garcia-Sepulveda Law has been serving clients in California for over 20 years. Schedule a Virtual Consultation today!


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The Different Types of Guardianship of a Child in California

The term guardianship is often confused with other types of care, such as adoption or custody, and there are many types of guardianship of a child for people to navigate.
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Explaining Grandparents Rights in California

Custody refers to the guardianship of a child that the court awards to a specific person, including grandparents. Here’s a quick look at everything you need to know about guardianship and grandparents rights in California.
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Family Law, GuardianshipDecember 22, 20210 comments 0 Likes
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The Three Types of Guardianship of a Minor: The Basics

If you’re in the middle of a divorce and you have children under the age of 18, chances are you and your spouse are those children’s legal guardians. In some cases, however, either temporary or even permanent guardianship of a minor child has to be provided, and when this happens, it’s good to know a little bit about each type. This is important because...
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What are the Grandparents Visitation Rights in California

Grandparents’ visitation rights have a dedicated section in the California family code. While it’s up to the court to decide on each case, there are situations where the grandparents can petition for visitation rights with their grandchildren. When can Grandparents request visitation rights in California? In the California Family Code,...
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Temporary vs. Testamentary Guardianship: What’s the Difference?

Temporary and Testamentary Guardianship are the two primary forms of guardianship. A legal guardian is someone appointed by the court to make legal decisions for another person who is not capable of making decisions for him or herself based on their status as a minor (under the age of 18), or severe physical or mental disability. In this article, you will...
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Guardianship of Incapacitated or Disabled Persons

We rarely think of the notion of guardianship when reflecting on decisions we need to make regarding our lives. Often, we have plans for our health, accidental care, disability, investments, and insolvency, but rarely do we look at the need to have a guardian in place to manage the above if we become unable to do so ourselves. Traditionally, this sort of...
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4 Steps to Establishing a Guardianship of a Minor

There’s a lot to consider when you take on guardianship of a minor. Click here to learn more about how to become the legal guardian of a child.
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Understanding Guardianship and when is it necessary

A guardianship is a legal relationship established when an individual or entity appointed or designated to care for minor children or disabled adults in a will or by the court. A personal relative or a family member responsible for a minor’s protection may petition the court to nominate the guardian to become a guardian of a child either the party...
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Understanding Child Custody Rights in California

One of the most significant and most sensitive issues that come to light in every divorce case all over the world is that of child custody. It is important to decide as to who gets to care for the child or children and who the child gets to live with, considering other questions relating to the nature of visiting rights. Some of the critical factors involved in child custody in California...
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