What is an open adoption?
An open adoption allows the adoptive family to know the identity of the biological parents. This allows the biological parents and adoptive parents to be selective. In some instances, the open adoption becomes closed after the child is born, disallowing the child from knowing the biological parents. In other open adoptions, the adoptive parents and biological parents agree to allow the child to know his or her biological parents.
Generally, there is no right or wrong type of adoption. If you are considering adopting a child or giving a child up for adoption, you may wish to consider an open adoption. For information about the legal repercussions of an open adoption, contact the Manhattan Beach adoption lawyer Baden V. Mansfield, Attorney At Law, at 310-546-5858.
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Case Results
- Successfully obtained court award of child custody to parent wrongfully accused of child emotional abuse.
- Established that children were being alienated by opposing spouse and obtained orders restoring child for client.
- Located hidden assets and income resulting in substantial spousal/child support award.
Attorney Profile
- Admitted:
1979, California; 1985, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Superior Court Mediator and Judge Pro Tempore - Law School:
University of San Fernando Valley, J.D., 1978 - College:
Loyola Marymount University, B.A., 1973 - Member:
Los Angeles County (Member, Family Law Section) and South Bay Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 546-5858
