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We honor that our offices are located on Tongva land and we are committed to upholding equal access for our community members who currently reside on this land. 

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Gaining Guardianship—Safety and Protection for a Grandchild

By Sandy Skahen, Interim Supervising Attorney, Seniors Unit When grandparents take over parenting their grandchildren, they are often overwhelmed with the daily tasks of caregiving and don’t have time to navigate the legal complexities of becoming decision makers for their minor grandchildren. Orange County senior Rebecca’s (fictitious name) adult [Continue Reading]