On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Apr 9, 2020 | Guardianship
Parents with special-needs children may sometimes claim they need to seek guardianship of their child when they become adults, but California uses slightly different terminology for this kind of situation. In a situation where someone’s physical or mental...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 28, 2020 | Guardianship
Have you always wanted to grow your family? Perhaps you wanted to have children but are physically unable to do so. Whatever the situation is, if you’re ready to bring a child into your life, one option is to go through the adoption process. The reality is that there...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Dec 3, 2019 | Guardianship
As parents, we hope that our adult children will be able to care for themselves and their families as they age. However, certain circumstances can hinder an adult’s ability to care for their own children. Maybe your adult child is a single parent deployed in the...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | May 8, 2017 | Guardianship
One of the most heartbreaking things you may have had to deal with in your life is seeing your child struggle with addiction. Whether it is alcohol or drugs, chemical dependency can change a person, and that is a difficult thing for a parent to watch. While you may be...
