Other Practice Areas
Below you’ll find other areas of practices that our law firm offers. You are welcome to read the information we provided or simply give us a call on how we can be of service.
Probate Guardianship
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In today's legal environment. A guardianship is put in place when an adult who is not the child’s parent becomes appointed by the court to care for the child’ and/or property. When an adult is appointed as the legal guardian of a child, he or she will have the authority and obligation to make decisions affecting the care, education, medical treatment and supervision of the child (also referred to as “the ward” for guardianship proceedings). When a guardianship is established, the parents’ rights to the care, supervision, and custody of the child are temporarily suspended. However, the parents may have the right to reasonable visitation with the child as well as an obligation to pay child support to the guardian.
Generally, the court will appoint the adult as guardian of a child if the parent or parents are unable or unwilling to exercise their parental rights or if the parents voluntarily consent to the guardianship. The court will grant a guardianship if it is shown through clear and convincing evidence that appointment of the guardian serves in the best interest of the child.
A court can appoint an adult to be the legal guardian of a child if he or she is a relative, friend of the family or if the court considers the adult a suitable person to raise the child.
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Collaborative Court Representation
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Here at The Law Office Of Gabrielle Tetreault we offer Collaborative Court Representation in Mental Health, Competency, Drug Court and Parole Re-Entry. The Collaborative Courts in San Joaquin County are an evidence based drug court model, which establishes a court team that builds on a long lasting partnership of community provided services that involve county government, including the Board of Supervisors and Superior Court administration.
The Collaborative Courts work with individuals and families in the criminal justice, and child welfare systems that have been met with the challenge of substance abuse, mental illness and other social welfare issues. Clients are then supervised by judicial officers who oversee the client treatment progress through regular court hearings, which includes the use of incentives and sanctions. The goal of the Collaborative Courts is to improve client outcomes, reduce recidivism and improve public safety.
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Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders
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In Today's legal environment restraining orders are considered legal devices that are commonly used in many areas including domestic situations by frustrated or abused spouses or partners, neighbors and elderly persons who feel harassed or allege or they are the victims of domestic violence, stalking behavior or other offensive conduct that has caused them significant mental or physical distress. This in many cases make people feel that it has become a threatening situation to them and will seek a protective or restraining order against the other person.
When a person violates a restraining order, he or she is considered to be in contempt of court and can face possible fines and jail time.
We Can Help On:
- Emergency Protective Orders (EPO)
- Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO)
- Permanent Restraining Orders
- Violating A Restraining Order
- Defenses to Violating a Restraining Order
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Child Abuse Central Index "CACI"
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We can represent you in court if you have an upcoming Administrative Hearing such as;
- FosterCare License Revocations
- Relative Placement Hearings
- Alcohol Beverage Control Hearings