Adoption solicitors

Step-parent adoption

Step-parent adoption makes it possible to acquire legal parental status for your partner’s child, whether they were conceived during a previous relationship or with a donor in the course of your relationship. We can advise on the criteria and process for this court application and whether it is the right solution for your family.

Adoption to acquire parental status

Adopting a child who is already yours and living with you (but you do not yet have legal status for in the UK) is possible in some circumstances. Using adoption as a solution to acquire legal parentage can be an alternative if no other options are available (for example for those who have gone through surrogacy and are unable to apply for a parental order).  We can help and advise you on how the law works in relation to adoption in this scenario and the associated process.

Our services:

• We can provide specialist advice on the criteria and process for acquiring an adoption order in your circumstances.
• Help with making your adoption court application.
• Drafting specialist Wills.