Folsom Guardianship Attorneys

Probate & Juvenile Dependency Court Guardianships

There are different types of guardianships: Probate guardianships and guardianships created in juvenile dependency courts. Our guardianship attorneys in Folsom have the skill and experience to assist you with either type of guardianship. Whether you are petitioning to become a child’s guardian or seeking to dissolve an existing guardianship, we can inform you of your rights, walk you through your options, and assist with the process from start to finish.

Call the Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C. at (916) 794-4576 or contact us online to learn more. We serve Folsom, Northern California, and surrounding counties.

Probate Guardianships

A probate guardianship is when a court allows someone other than the child’s parent to obtain custody of the child, manage the child’s property, or both. If you are just looking to have custody and it is deemed necessary and convenient, a probate court can order guardianship of the child. However, if you are looking to manage the child’s property, the court also can order a guardianship of the child’s estate.

A probate guardianship of the person is typically set up because a child is living with an adult who is not the child’s parent, and the adult needs a court order to make decisions on the child’s behalf.

With a probate guardianship in place, the guardian can:

• Enroll the child in school
• Obtain medical care
• Make necessary legal decisions for the child

Guardianships in Juvenile Dependency Court

Guardianships can also be created in the juvenile dependency courts. Taking guardianship over a child is a selfless and caring act. When a child becomes a dependent of the court, a caring individual may step in and petition for guardianship. Our guardianship attorneys in Folsom can walk you through the process and help you fight for a favorable outcome.

Seek Guidance from the Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C.

Understanding your rights in the care of the child you are a guardian for is very important. If you are involved in legal issues related to your guardianship, you’ll want to understand how to best represent yourself.

Before you take that step, know how the law in California affects guardians and what options you might have while dealing with a custody, visitation, or support dispute.

Other areas where we can help you include:

• Establishing a guardianship
• Gaining a temporary or emergency guardianship
• Ending or dissolving a guardianship
• Opposing a guardianship that someone else has filed
• Adult conservatorships

Call (916) 794-4576 to discuss your case with our team. We look forward to serving you and your family.