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    Re: Guardianship vs. Adoption

    Posted by C. Finn on 7/18/03

    Has anyone a response to this situation. I am facing
    something similar and I'm trying to understand the benefits
    of adoption versus Guardianship.

    On 11/22/01, A. Sells wrote:
    > I'm not an attorney, and maybe I shouldn't be using this
    > site, but I need some answers or a place to start. My
    > sister was recently killed in an auto accident 9/5/01. Her
    > husband was killed in an auto accident 11/29/00 (both in
    > Ohio). Their deaths left a 6 yr. old son with me as his
    > guardian. He's doing great and has adjusted well to living
    > in Florida. My question is if it would be more beneficial
    > to him for my husband and I to adopt him in the future or
    > for me to continue to be his guardian? Any input would be
    > greatly appreciated. Thank you

    Posts on this thread, including this one
  • Guardianship vs. Adoption, 11/22/01, by A. Sells.
  • Re: Guardianship vs. Adoption, 7/18/03, by C. Finn.
  • Re: Guardianship vs. Adoption, 7/18/03, by sharwinston.
  • Re: Guardianship vs. Adoption/WHO CARES WHAT BOARD!, 7/18/03, by Kevin Johnson.
  • Re: Guardianship vs. Adoption/WHO CARES WHAT BOARD!, 7/18/03, by sharwinston.
  • Re: Guardianship vs. Adoption, 6/04/09, by sadies.


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