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.
Learn about the different ways you can adopt a child.
Advice for single people, married couples, domestic partners, and lesbians and gay men.
Learn more about the different types of adoptions and the steps you need to take for each.
Learn more about the guardianship process.
Setting Up a Guardianship for a Child FAQ
Questions about obtaining and maintaining the legal guardianship of a child.
Guardianship for Your Children
Parents usually don’t want to think about the unthinkable happening, but it’s important to have a plan in place for your children. Establishing a guardian for your children now can avoid conflict down the road if for some reason you were unable to raise your kids. Find out how to and why it’s essential to establish a guardian for your children.
A New Parent Checklist: Starting a Family
From pregnancy to choosing a guardian, new parents can count on making lots of decisions.
Health Insurance and Pregnancy: Coverage for You and Your New Baby
For expecting mothers, having good health insurance during and after pregnancy is more important then ever.