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Adopting a child in the UK

A guide to adopting a child in the UK

Our specialist adoption team supports clients looking to adopt a child in the UK with legal advice to ensure they have the information they need to make key decisions, and that the necessary documentation is in place, and legal formalities complied with.

We can also advise on cases where people want to adopt a child within the family, such as stepchildren.

Download our guide  (PDF)

 

Helpful links

Voluntary adoption agency finder: www.cvaa.org.uk/thinking-about-adoption/find-your-nearest-agency 

Apply through a local authority agency: www.gov.uk/apply-to-adopt-child-through-council

The charity Adoption UK runs a helpline: www.adoptionuk.org/helpline

The blog team at Stowe is a group of writers based across our family law offices who share their advice on the wellbeing and emotional aspects of divorce or separation from personal experience. As well as pieces from our family law solicitors, guest contributors also regularly contribute to share their knowledge.

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