by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaThe 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...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaWhat 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,...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaTemporary 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...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaGuardianship 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...
by Flora Garcia-SepulvedaStep-by-Step Guide to Establishing a Guardianship of a Child
There’s a lot to consider when you take on the legal guardian of a child. In California, a guardian is a person other than a child’s biological parent who accepts legal responsibility for a child. We’ve provided some essential information to help guide you step-by-step through the process of establishing a guardianship of a child. There are many...
by Edward SepulvedaUnderstanding 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...
by Fernando Larez