Juvenile Dependancy Law
Dependency Cases:
The Rights of Foster Parents and De-Facto Parents
Although foster parents, caretakers, and de-facto parents do not have all of the same rights as biological parents, they do have some rights. IN juvenile dependency law matters involving the children they care for, these rights need to be protected and asserted.
The Law Offices of Steven R. Liss have been specializing in the unique area of law known as juvenile dependency law for more than 26 years and represents clients in San Diego and throughout San Diego County.
As a part of this practice, we represent foster home parents and de-facto parents or caretakers who are involved in dependency law disputes with biological parents or other relatives. In many cases, these children have lived under the care of these people for so long that their caretakers decide to take the legal step of adopting them.
Courts in California recognize and respect the rights of these people - based on their experience and efforts in taking care of these neglected or abused children - to a legal standing in these matters and the right to voice their opinions in court. The courts also recognize their rights t o adopt these children in some cases.
In any case, it is extremely important to write down everything that is going on by keeping a journal or log of some sort in which all events are documented. Documentation is critical, particularly when consulting a dependency law attorney who will need to know precise details about your case.
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