Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am not sure what you mean by, "sign over custody of a baby to my partner" or why this is needed to pay for the adoption. Why would these be needed to proceed. If the parent isn't going to contest the adoption, you should just proceed with the adoption. I don't know why you can't pay for the adoption without this.

There are probably other hurdles you may have to deal with, so an attorney would make things easier.

I don't recommend this often, but this may be a case where limited scope representation is appropriate. Limited scope representation is when an attorney would assist the client with several aspects of the case, but not become attorney of record. For example, attorney would review and organize evidence (mandatory) and draft pleadings for service and filing, but not appear at the hearing. Client and attorney would agree on duties to be performed. If additional issues arise, attorney would perform additional services for an additional fee upon client's request. This could save the client a substantial amount of money and also obtain legal services that otherwise wouldn't be available. Since the attorney wouldn't be making an appearance, a local attorney wouldn't be necessary (ergo, any California attorney.) Feel free to call around, not all attorneys will agree to provide this service.

Robert D. Kane, Jr. Esq.

Licensed in CALIFORNIA (based in City of Orange, Orange County;) and

MINNESOTA (based in Eagan, Dakota County.)

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