In California, guardianship proceedings start in probate court when a person wants to obtain custody of a minor child that is not their own.

An individual may seek appointment to be a minor’s guardian by filing a petition for appointment of guardianship. Many people who become guardians are either family members, close friends and ones that are already caring for the minor child when that child’s parents are either deceased, unavailable, incapacitated, incarcerated or simply unable to assume any responsibility for the child at that time.

Some of the duties of a guardian would include assuming legal responsibility for the minor without adoption and the biological parents either do not oppose the appointment of a guardian or sometimes parental custody is not always in the best interests of the minor and would be detrimental to the child.

Always consult an experienced attorney at Wallin & Klarich to discuss your options and direction when it comes to guardianships.

The experienced lawyers at Wallin & Klarich in San Bernardino can assist and guide you in this involved process.

It is important to contact an experienced San Bernardino attorney to represent your interests and your rights in the guardianship of children. At Wallin and Klarich, our San Bernardino attorneys have successfully represented many clients in this situation.

Our knowledgeable San Bernardino Family Law attorneys will work to ensure that your case is done properly and professionally and seek the best outcome on your behalf. Contact us as soon as possible via phone at 1-888-280-6839.