Legal Question in Family Law in California
California contested adoption
My brother was accidently killed 2 yrs ago. He had 1 daughter (age 6) who is in the process of being adopted by her great-grandmother & her husband. The mother has ''deserted'' her & grandmother has deceased as well. I think before he passed away the great-grandmother received guardianship because my brother wan't able to care for her. The adoption has been set for 13 June in San Diego CA. Since they moved to Alabame last June, my wife & I have have grown increasingly concerned for the welfare of the girl because the great-grandmother is blind and her husband is 70 yrs old and neither of them can keep up with her and they let her stay out of school too easily, sleep most of the time, etc. We are interested in finding out if we can adopt her and stop this procedure from happening.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: California contested adoption
It sounds as if it would be in the best interest of the child to be adopted by you and your wife rather than by the elderly great grandparents. Therefore you have an excellent chance for success if you were to petition the court for the adoption. You need to hire an attorney immediately to file an appropriate petition to apply as adoptive parents and challenge the pending proceeding. Do not delay as time is of the essence. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.
Re: California contested adoption
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The facts that you have provided are not clear enough and/or complete enough to provide a definitive answer to you inquiry. It sounds as if you and your wife would be much better candidates to adopt the child; however, time is working against you. Contact an experienced Family Law attorney who practices in the county where the adoption was filed (San Deigo) for specific advice and possible representation on your behalf.
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