Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Reply: Guardianship

You can file in California if the child is residing in California.

For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues at my web site.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.com

Re: Guardianship

If the child is living in California you can file in California. Your situation is not that unusual and many law offices, including this one, have acted in similar situations.

Although guardianship is not all that difficult, you will need to know the correct documents and papers to file and how to address the concerns of the court. If you can afford to retain the services of an attorney then you really should do so as it will make life a great deal easier for you.

If you wish to contact us, please feel free to do so. In any event, your sibling is fortunate that you and your husband care enough to seek guardianship and I wish you all the very best.

Regards, Damian Nolan.

Re: Guardianship

I am an attorney in Maryland. The Maryland Uniform Jurisdiction Act applies since the child resides in Maryland with a parent.

Adoption may be a viable option. Specific aspects of law need to be addressed. In any event the requirements are eased where a decree in court is voluntary as to termination of parental rights. Similar requirements pertain to guardianship.

Based on the facts presented it appears that it may be in the best interest of the child that you pursue your intentions.

Since you are a relative of the natural parent of the adoptee certain aspects of Maryland law are waived.

Contact an attorney for assistance.

Joe Holthaus

(410) 799-9002