Child Abuse Prevention Month, held each April, helps raise awareness about physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children and child neglect. Unfortunately, every year in the U.S., millions of reports of suspected child abuse are filed, with children subject to abuse where they live, play, and learn, often by someone they know such as a […]
Adoption Versus Legal Guardianship of a Family Member
If you are considering adoption, there are many options ranging from adopting a family member to adopting someone who has no relationship to you. There are several ways to adopt a child including independent or private adoptions, which involve biological parents and prospective adoptive parents reaching an agreement to adopt a child. Public adoptions occur […]
Differences Between Adoption and Guardianship
The difference between adoptions and guardianships are significant: Adoption, on the other hand, terminates a parent’s rights and obligations to the child, severing all ties unless there is a special agreement to continue visitation between the parties. The Role of the Guardian A guardian’s responsibilities typically include providing the day to day needs of a […]
Wisconsin Adoption
Adoption is a complex legal process. It is beneficial to seek the assistance of an experienced and knowledgeable Wisconsin adoption lawyer whether you are a stepparent seeking to adopt your spouse’s child or are interested in a private adoption. It is important to work with a competent legal team to avoid any unnecessary pitfalls and […]
