Adoptions
The process by which a legal parent-child relationship is created between individuals not biologically parent and child.
Guardianships
A legal relationship created when a person or institution named in a will or assigned by the court to take care of minor children or incompetent adults.
Juvenile Law
A special court or division of a trial court which deals with under-age defendants who violate any federal, state or municipal law, and any child who is abused, neglected or dependent.