Adoption

Navigate adoption law, procedures, and support available through the courts. These articles explain parental rights, assessments, and legal pathways to building your adoptive family.

Family Court and the Adoption Process

If you are adopting a child, it is important to consider the process and stages involved in the Family Court. The Family Court is a specialist court for all...

How to Apply for Adoption

Adopting a child is never a decision to be taken lightly. If you already support the children in your local are with foster care you already have some experi...

The Adoption and Children Act 2002: An Overview

The new Adoption and Children Act 2002 came into force in December 2005, replacing the Adoption Act 1976 and the Children Act 1989. The new Act modernised th...

Who Can Apply to Adopt a Child