Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Guardianship Vs. Adoption

I have a 1st cousin that would like my husband and I to be legal guardians of her unborn child. We are looking at adoption is it is quite discouraging the amount of time to involve agencies etc. Can we temporary do a legal gaurdianship and move forward with adoption at a later date?


Asked on 12/30/06, 3:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Guardianship and/or Adoption

It is also a question of what your first cousin wants.

If your cousin wants you be guardians, then adoption is not an issue.

If your cousin wants you to adopt then it is a different issue.

There must be an agreement where all have the same goal.

A guardianship is relatively easy, and you can contact me if you need assistance or have questions.

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Answered on 12/30/06, 5:39 pm


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