We are in the process of trying to adopt our grandchildren, we were asked to consider Guardianship. What is the difference between adopting them or guardianship?? Which would be best. We would truly rather adopt them. Is having full custody the same as guardianship?? Please help....
2006-12-03 05:26:54 · 9 answers · asked by babybluesue4u 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My parents adopted my sisters boys, they became their legal parents. Guardianship is different they reside with you and you take care of them but you are not legally considered their parents. You will be responsible for the safety and well-being of the children. In my sisters case now 14 yrs later she has regained guardianship however the boys still reside with my father {mother is deceased} and they do not wish for my father to give her back her parental rights.
2006-12-03 05:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I am correct, guardianship allows you the same privileges and demands that adopting them would. The main difference would be that their birth certificates would not reflect any changes. You would still have all the rights and resposibilities that you would if you adopted them, but there would not have to be anyone to resign custody to you. A judge can order a guardianship change without a biological parents permission or consent, in an adoption, you need parental consent, unless the children are already in the custody of the state. I think that it may be easier to obtain guardianship first and then later, adopt.
2006-12-03 05:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by heatherakers73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most significant distinction between guardianship and adoption is that guardianship does not sever the biological parents’ rights and responsibilities and the guardian does not become the parent in the eyes of the law. Guardianship of a child means that a caregiver is responsible for the care and custody of the child.
2006-12-03 05:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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We are in the process of trying to adopt our grandchildren, we were asked to consider Guardianship. What is the difference between adopting them or guardianship?? Which would be best. We would truly rather adopt them. Is having full custody the same as guardianship?? Please help....
2015-08-06 01:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by Brianna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guardianship means that the birth parent have the right to seek custody of the child at a later time.as an adoption means that they would not be able too.it also means that the system in which you are working with wants to make sure that you would be suitable for the children.
2006-12-03 05:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by here to help 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes guardianship is the same as full custody. I know this because one of my friends has guardianship over her niece and nephew.and its full custody.
2006-12-03 05:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by michelle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having full custody is not the same as gaurdianship in the state of Calif. The differance is that with gaurdianship the legal parents can still come and take them away with "cause" meaning they look, and act right to the court and CPS. Now having full custody (and make sure it's legal and physical there is a differance) they can't do this... it also means that CPS can't just come in and decide to take the kids and place them into foster care whenever they feel the need (i.e the mother or father don't want you to have the kids). My husband and I have set it up to where if anything should happen to us in the future My sister and Brother in-law are going to take the kids in and have full custody, not adopt (I want my kids to have our last name not thiers) You don't have to adopt to have full custody of the kids, you can go to family court and ask the judge for legal and physical custody, making sure the whole while that you have adequte proof of why this should happen ie a death, jail/prision time etc. Good luck
2006-12-03 05:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by jillifly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i would say that evidentally there is a difference otherwise they wouldnt have the choice...but this is what guardianship means...according to dictionary.com
guard·i·an·ship /ˈgɑrdiənˌʃɪp/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[gahr-dee-uhn-ship] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. the position and responsibilities of a guardian, esp. toward a ward.
2. care; responsibility; charge.
hope this helps...
good luck
2006-12-03 05:31:00 · answer #8 · answered by baby girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal Guardian: A person who has the legal responsibility for providing the care and management of a person who is incapable, either due to age (very young or even very old, or to some other physical, mental or emotional impairment, of administering his or her own affairs. In the case of a minor child, the guardian is charged with the legal responsibility for the care and management of the child and of the minor child's estate. A legal guardian will be under the supervision of the court and will be required to appear in court to give periodic reports about the status of the child and its estate.
2006-12-03 06:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
full custody is guardianship, adoption would be best.
2006-12-03 05:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋