The Adoption Process

A guide to adoption

The adoption process will begin with the adoption agency carrying out a thorough background check on the child and their family. Once this is done the agency goes on to carry out a similar process on the prospective adoptive parents, including the reasons why they wish to adopt. The agency will then send off this information to the adoptive parent, who is able to comment on the information before it is sent to the adoption panel. When the panel receives the information and it is assessed, they will recommend whether they believe that the adoption will be in the best interests of the child.

If they believe it is in the child's best interests, they will inform the prospective adoptive parents of this and send them information on the child’s background and history. They must also inform all local authorities of the forthcoming adoption. Once the child is living with the new family, the agency will visit the family to check that the child is doing well.

 If they do not believe it is right for the child, they must supply reasons. The adoptive parent then has 28 days to contest the decision.

Advice and information on child support

Family breakdowns are hard. When two parents separate, it can be worrying knowing whether your child is going to receive the correct support. Often, one parent (usually the parent that mainly resides with the child), will apply for child support through the CSA (Child Support Agency).

All about family law

Problems in the family can be of a very sensitive nature. This is why there is a specific area dedicated just towards family law so all the issues that may arise are dealt with in the best possible manner.

The domain of family law solicitors

Family law is a large part of the body of rules and regulations that make up UK law. Family life is considered to be such an important part of our society, not just in the security and development that it provides to children but also as a major driver of the economy.