Adopting a child is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make and brings with it both emotional rewards and important legal responsibilities. 

Our solicitors combine technical expertise with compassion and clarity, ensuring you understand each step of the process and to help you achieve a secure and lasting family outcome.

Adoption is the legal process that makes you the permanent, legal parent of a child. Once the court grants an Adoption Order, all parental rights transfer from the birth parents to you. Your adopted child becomes a full legal member of your family, and confers on you the same rights and responsibilities as a birth parent. 

We can provide advice on: 

• Domestic adoption: When a child is placed with you through a UK adoption agency or local authority.
• Step-parent adoption: When a step-parent applies to adopt their partner’s child.
• Relative adoption: When a family member adopts a child already known to them.
• Adoption by a Foster Carer

To apply to adopt you have to be over 21 years of age and live permanently in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. Single applicants, married couples, civil partners, and unmarried partners living together are all eligible to adopt.

Our friendly family law solicitors provide clear  and practical guidance at every stage. They will be able to advise you on eligibility and which route to adoption suits you best, help prepare your court application for an Adoption Order, communication with adoption agencies and/or local authorities and provide representation at Court.

Get in touch with a member of our friendly team to find out more today.