Adoption, Guardianship & Parenting

Whether you're adopting a child, asking a court to make you a legal guardian, advocating for special education services, or simply figuring out how to protect your children in the event something happens to you, you need information. Get helpful information on dealing with the wide variety of legal issues that involve children.

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Learn about the different ways you can adopt a child.

Learn more about the different types of adoptions and the steps you need to take for each.

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Learn more about the guardianship process.

Questions about obtaining and maintaining the legal guardianship of a child.

Learn why you should name a guardian for your children, what the rules and limitations are in making the choice, and how to make the formal appointment.

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