Sacramento Adoptions Attorney

Bringing Families Together Through Adoption

The process of adoption, guardianship or conservatorship can be complicated, emotional and rewarding. You have a rare opportunity to start a family, add a son or daughter to your existing household, or protect the affairs of a parent or family member. At the Sacramento Law Office of Bunmi Awoniyi, we help families through every step of the process.

If you are interested in improving the life of or protecting the well-being of a child, contact our Sacramento County law firm at 916.265.2694.

Seeking a Guardianship to Make a Child's Life Better

Sadly, there are times when parents can no longer take care of their children. The grandparents or other relatives have assumed the lion's share of parental responsibility. The parents may lack maturity and readiness to handle a child. Drug abuse may be creating a detrimental or dangerous environment. Guardianship may be the best option to stabilize a child's life.

At the Law Office of Bunmi Awoniyi, we help clients take the careful steps necessary to secure a guardianship.

Formally Assuming Parental Responsibilities Through Adoption

Steps beyond guardianship involve adoption, either by a relative or a stepparent. The child looks upon a relative or his or her parent's new spouse as a respected and loved authority figure. However, for an adoption to happen, there must be a termination of parental rights involving the ex-spouse. There are conditions that can make the process easier, such as failure to maintain contact for an extended period or to provide financial support.

Frequently, the biological parent does not resist termination of his or her parental rights. But when there is resistance, we handle either side, proving that termination and subsequent adoption is in the best interest of the child, or not in the best interest. We recognize the importance of the matter to all parties, and know how to handle these cases delicately.

While there may be complications along the way, your attorney at our firm will be at your side until the final resolution.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer at our Northern California office regarding a stepparent or grandparent adoption, please contact us.