Legal Question in Family Law in California

Designated caretaker in adoption proceedings
My in-laws are trying to adopt the 1 year old son of my sister-in-law, who had her parental rights terminated by the state (CA). They want to designate me and my husband as caretakers in the (likely) event they are unable to care for him in the future. What are my obligations if I accept this responsibility in order to allow their adoption to proceed? I do not wish to raise this child. I have never seen him, and we do not live in the same state, nor do we have a close relationship with the family.

Asked on 5/27/08, 10:04 pm

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

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Re: Designated caretaker in adoption proceedings

You would be agreeing to take parental responsibility of the child if the grandparents are unable to provide care.

Answered on 6/04/08, 10:13 pm

Amir John Showrai The Pacific Law Firm, PLLC

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Re: Designated caretaker in adoption proceedings

You need to file this question under California, since it appears that's which state's laws will control, even though you reside in Washington.

Answered on 5/27/08, 10:13 pm

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