Family
Jul. 2, 2024
Why legal counsel is crucial in ensuring successful permanent placement of children
Adoptive parents frequently encounter legal and financial hurdles when finalizing adoptions, often lacking the same access to counsel and support services as foster parents. Unlike biological parents who are entitled to legal representation, adoptive parents, particularly those with limited financial resources, must navigate the process without legal assistance, representing themselves.
On June 11, 2024, the California Court of Appeal issued a decision in In Re: Andrew M., concerning whether to terminate the parental rights of 5-year-old Andrew’s biological parents. His long-term foster parents sought to adopt him. The case highlights the critical role counsel play not just for foster parents, but also in non-dependency cases.
Andrew was born in December 2021 with methadone in his system. The O...
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