You Cannot Immigrate Through Adult Adoption By Sandra McCarthy|July 21st, 2019|Adoption| Hundreds of thousands of people attempt to immigrate to the United States each year. Sometimes, the situation becomes desperate and people turn to wild means of obtaining U.S. citizenship. Trying to immigrate through adult adoption emerged as one strategy in 2016. Unfortunately, it does not work. If you or a loved one hopes to immigrate through adult adoption, do not be misled. While adult option remains off-limits, there may be other routes to getting a green card or U.S. citizenship. Read More Comments Off on You Cannot Immigrate Through Adult Adoption
What is an Adult Adoption in California? By Sandra McCarthy|April 15th, 2017|Adoption| What is an Adult Adoption? Many people wonder if they can legally be adopted after turning 18 years of age. In California, adult adoption is quite common. Adult adoption is a legal process in which an older adult adopts a younger adult who is not related to them. California law requires a person to at [...] Read More Comments Off on What is an Adult Adoption in California?
Adult Adoption By Sandra McCarthy|April 8th, 2014| What is a California Adult Adoption? An adoption creates a legal relationship between two parties that previously did not exist. It declares that the person being adopted is legally the “child” of the adoptive parent and becomes the adopting parent's legal heir. The person being adopted is entitled to all the rights and privileges [...] Read More 0
Stepparent Adoption of an Adult in California: Process and Forms By Sandra McCarthy|September 1st, 2020|Adoption| Once a child becomes an adult, they no longer require parental consent to agree to adoption by a stepparent. Thus, stepparents often adopt their adult children after a biological father refused to relinquish his parental rights over that child as a minor. Further, stepparent adoption is common for adults with life-long disabilities. Read on to learn about the process and forms required for stepparent adoption of an adult in California. Read More Comments Off on Stepparent Adoption of an Adult in California: Process and Forms
United States Adult & Child Adoption and Immigration: Warnings & Requirements By Sandra McCarthy|August 12th, 2020|Adoption| Don't fall victim to adult adoption and immigration scams in the United States. Instead, consult a professional if you are interested in obtaining legal green card status or immigrating to the U.S. Plus, contact A People's Choice for assistance with the legal documents required for adult and child adoption. Read More 191
What We Can Learn from Famous Celebrity Adoptions in California By Sandra McCarthy|May 2nd, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| Celebrities, including actors, musicians, and famous show presenters, are always in the public eye. News about their public and private lives makes headlines constantly, creating waves among their fanbase and the general masses alike. This same thing happens when a celebrity adopts a child. Adoption cases like those of Angelina Jolie, Sia, and Sandra Bullock [...] Read More 0
How Independent Adoption in California Works By Sandra McCarthy|April 25th, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| The adoption process has been around for thousands of years, with roots extending to the ancient Roman Empire and beyond. This legal process establishes a parent-child relationship between adoptive parents and an adopted child. If your family is planning on becoming an adoptive family and you're a resident of California rather than the Roman Empire, [...] Read More 0
How Much Does Adoption Cost in California? By Sandra McCarthy|April 20th, 2022|Adoption, California Courts, Family Law| Adoption is a beautiful thing. It's the official legal process of assigning parental rights to adoptive parents, making the adopted child a legal part of the family. Nonetheless, adoption comes with its fair share of worries, and the cost is one of them. This leaves many Californians wondering, "How much does adoption cost in California? [...] Read More 0
Sia’s Amazing Adoption Story—She Adopted One Son and Ended Up with Two! By Sandra McCarthy|March 8th, 2021|Adoption| You might know Sia for her catchy hits like "Unstoppable," but the megastar has a very different side to her as well. The Grammy-award-winning pop star, 44, adopted two 18-year-olds out of the foster care system last year. During an interview with SiriusXM, the typically private singer confirmed she adopted kids in 2019. “I [...] Read More Comments Off on Sia’s Amazing Adoption Story—She Adopted One Son and Ended Up with Two!
How to Prepare for National Adoption Day 2021 in California By Sandra McCarthy|January 24th, 2021|Adoption| “No matter how they arrive in the family, an adopted child is a child of the parents who adopted them.” HealthyChildren.org There are countless heartwarming scenes from adoption courts all over the country with new families literally jumping for joy. National Adoption Day celebrates these families every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year's [...] Read More Comments Off on How to Prepare for National Adoption Day 2021 in California
Our California Adoption Services By Sandra McCarthy|January 15th, 2021| Our California Adoption Services Our California adoption services are tailored to fit your busy schedule. A People's Choice offers several convenient options for our customers to get their adoption paperwork prepared. With over 40 years of experience, our experienced staff is available to assist you with your adoption needs. We can help you complete [...] Read More 0
What is the Adoption Process in California? By Sandra McCarthy|April 25th, 2020|Adoption| Adoption legally establishes a parent-child relationship between two people who are at least 10 years apart in age. Adoptive parents have a legal responsibility to support their adopted children financially and provide care for them until they reach adulthood. Adopted children have the right to inherit from their adoptive parents even if the parents do not leave a will. For this reason, California law makes it possible to adopt a child or an adult. With this in mind, you are probably searching for more information about the adoption process in California. Here's what you need to know. Read More Comments Off on What is the Adoption Process in California?
How to Adopt an Adult in California By Sandra McCarthy|April 23rd, 2020|Adoption| In California, adult adoption is a legal procedure in which an older adult adopts a younger adult to create a legal parent-child relationship. Older adults may be inspired to pursue adult adoption for a plethora of reasons. For example, some people use adult adoption to help deal with complicated estate planning issues. Others may solidify [...] Read More 25
How to Adopt an Adult Stepchild By Sandra McCarthy|February 18th, 2018|Adoption| If you want to know how to adopt an adult stepchild, there are some important things to be aware of. First, the consent of a biological parent is not required in an adult stepchild adoption. For this reason, some stepparents wait for a stepchild to reach age 18 to bypass the protest of a biological parent. Read More Comments Off on How to Adopt an Adult Stepchild
Adopting an Adult in California By Sandra McCarthy|March 25th, 2017|Adoption| We often receive calls from people inquiring about adopting an adult in California. Believe it or not, it is fairly common for an older adult to adopt a younger adult in California. Doing so creates a legal parent-child relationship. Adult adoption helps simplify complicated estate planning issues. For example, a party can make sure his/her [...] Read More Comments Off on Adopting an Adult in California
Home Studies and Adoption in California By Sandra McCarthy|December 16th, 2014|Adoption| There are certain requirements with regard to home studies and adoption in California. Contact A People's Choice for help filling out the necessary forms. Read More Comments Off on Home Studies and Adoption in California
Stepparent Adoption By Sandra McCarthy|April 8th, 2014| What is a Stepparent Adoption? A stepparent adoption creates a legal relationship between a stepparent and stepchild that previously did not exist. It declares that the person being adopted (stepchild) is legally the child of the adoptive parent (stepfather or stepmother), and the child becomes the adopting parent's legal heir. The stepchild becomes entitled to [...] Read More 0
Adoption By Sandra McCarthy|April 7th, 2014| California Adoption You don't need an attorney to file an adoption in California! Let us show you how. Start My Adoption! What is an Adoption? Adoption is the legal process by which a person becomes a lawful member of a different family from their birth family. An adoption ends the [...] Read More 0
California Legal Assistance By Sandra McCarthy|June 9th, 2014| California Legal Assistance Looking for low-cost California legal assistance? If you don't want to hire an attorney and want to avoid the court's self-help center, A People's Choice is the best legal assistance service in California. For over 40 years we have helped consumers just like you get the legal assistance they need [...] Read More 0
How to Create a California Advanced Healthcare Directive By Sandra McCarthy|June 20th, 2022|California Courts| No one plans on getting in an accident, but accidents do happen. Are you ready if you become incapacitated and can't make healthcare decisions? Like most people, you probably want as much power over your health care decisions as possible. An advance health care directive can do just that. Now, how to create a [...] Read More 0