When life throws you a curve ball, The Law Office of Erica P. Rios is here to help you. If you are looking to establish or enforce guardianship in , contact our family law firm. If circumstances no longer allow for the child’s birth parents to care for him or her, we can help you establish legal guardianship for the child. As a legal guardian, you essentially take on the responsibilities of a parent. If you are considering applying for legal guardianship, we would be proud to offer you our unparalleled legal services. We believe that all children deserve to be provided for. We applaud your efforts and would be proud to help you file the necessary paperwork in your journey toward becoming a legal guardian.
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Rights & Responsibilities Of A Legal Guardian
While most often the caretaker is a close relative of the child, legal guardians are not required to be related to the child. If a grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle cannot fulfill the role of legal guardian, this role may be entrusted to another relative or close family friend. Regardless of your relationship with the child, as his or her legal guardian, you will be granted the same rights and responsibilities that a parent would have.
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The Child’s Medical Care
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The Child’s Education
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The Child’s Residence
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The Child’s Financial Support
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Granting The Child, If Under 18, Permission To Get Married
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Granting The Child, If Under 18, Permission To Enlist In The Military
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is A Legal Guardian?
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A legal guardian is a non-parent who takes on all the legal responsibility for a child. Legal guardians are responsible for the care and support of the child or children. In order to establish guardianship, you must file papers in court. You will be required to pay a filing fee when you file your petition stating your interest in obtaining guardianship. Next, you will file a letter of consent from the child’s parents. From here, the court will set up interviews and may order a home visit and background check.
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What Are The Benefits Of Becoming A Legal Guardian?
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Becoming the legal guardian of a child has many benefits. Unlike foster parents, legal guardians are responsible for making key decisions for the minor. Legal guardianship is advantageous for long-term care. It is a means of providing the same care and love that a parent may be unable to offer the child.
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How Does Guardianship Differ From Adoption?
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During the adoption process, the biological parents’ rights are terminated and the adoptive parents become the child’s legal parents. Unlike adoption, as the legal guardian of the child, you will not be required to terminate the child’s legal relationship to his or her parents. The birth parents of the child will still have the right and responsibility of support and visitation.
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Attorney Erica P. Rios
Resolving Family Strife with Effective Legal Solutions
When tensions arise between you and your family and legal action is the only way to get the issues resolved, it is common to experience feelings of vulnerability and confusion while in the midst of it all. Texas family laws can also be difficult for the average person to understand. On top of that, the emotional hardships that come with a family law case add a great deal of stress. At The Law Office of Erica P. Rios, our founding family law attorney is dedicated to helping families protect what matters most: their rights and their family's futures.
Attorney Rios leaves room in her schedule for every client represented by our firm. She personally responds to all phone calls and emails in a timely manner. Stress can sometimes be unavoidable in legal situations involving your family, which is why we also go the extra mile to keep our clients informed of any case progress or updates. We approach every case sensitively and cost-effectively to secure peace of mind for all parties involved.
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Reasons to Place Your Trust in The Law Office of Erica P. Rios
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Our Multilingual Law Office Offers Legal Services in English & Spanish
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