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 […]