Adoptions by Relatives: Issues and Answers
When a biological parent is unable to care for a child, a relative may often step forward to serve as that child's guardian or adoptive parent. At the Center for Family Building, Law Offices of Ted R. Youmans, we have seen such situations arise due to:
- A biological mother is involved in drug use
- A biological father is in jail
- A family member experiences an unplanned pregnancy
- An accident resulting in the death of the parent(s) leaves the children orphaned
The Spirit of Adoption. Call Us at 866-716-1328 or Contact Us by E-mail.
At the Center for Family Building, Law Offices of Ted R. Youmans, we have been providing caring, considerate and skilled guidance to parents involved in relative adoptions since 1987. We understand the issues and the joys of relative adoption or foster parenting and adoption not only from a professional standpoint, but from a personal one, as well. Our principal attorney, Ted R. Youmans, and his wife Sheryl, our office manager, have raised children when their relatives were unable to care for them.
A relative adoption can happen in a number of ways:
- The birth parent can request that a relative be appointed guardians through a guardianship, or as a result of a foster care arrangement. They can also give their consent for a relative adoption.
- If necessary, we may need to proceed with a termination of parental rights of the biological parent.
Ted R. Youmans has focused on adoption law and the reforming of adoption law for the entirety of his legal career. He believes in the spirit of adoption and is committed to helping all children and orphans in need find a stable, suitable and happy home so they can grow up to be healthy adults. His work as a Fellow in the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and in the Appellate Courts has even helped influence adoption law in California.
Call With Questions on Relative Adoption
From the Anaheim-based Center for Family Building offices, lawyer Ted R. Youmans is available 24 hours a day to answer your questions related to relative adoptions. Please call with questions at 866-716-1328 or contact us online.
