Adoption

The adoption of a child is a joyous occasion but one where legal formalities must be completed properly and in a timely manner to give the adopting parents legal recognition and to ensure stability for the child.  We can ensure that all stages of the adoption process run smoothly so that you can concentrate on your new family member.

We get enquiries from blended families where one party wishes to formalise their relationship with their new partner’s child through adoption.  Given that adoption involves the legal substitution of a child's existing parents with new parents this is not always the correct solution.  We can advise on what other solutions, including guardianship, may work best for you and the child.

Explore more in this section:

• Adoption
• Applications under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act
• Child Custody - Care of Children & Parenting Orders
• Child Custody - Relocation
• Child Support
• Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)
• Domestic Violence
• Estate Litigation – Family Protection – Testamentary Promises
• Guardianship
• Relationship Property
• Paternity
• Spousal Maintenance

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