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UK solicitors to guide you on your adoption journey
Adoption transforms lives – both for the children waiting for their forever families and the prospective parents.
read moreBut it is a lengthy and challenging process (quite rightly) and one that requires commitment, dedication and emotional and legal support.
Our team of adoption law specialists understand this process and are on hand throughout to guide you with care, compassion and integrity. They will ensure you understand the legal complexities, provide the information needed, ensure that the necessary documentation is in place, and legal formalities are complied with.
Becoming a parent through adoption is a wonderful opportunity for those who may previously have not had the opportunity to have a family and to give children a loving and supportive home.
Having the right legal support will ensure that you and your child are protected throughout the journey.
Key fertility law information
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Why use a Fertility Lawyer? |
Whether you are a parent, donor or surrogate, getting expert legal guidance from a Fertility Lawyer can help you make informed decisions to achieve the best outcome. |
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What are the different types of adoption? |
Domestic infant adoption (voluntary), foster care, closed & open, relative, single person, same-sex and stepparent are just a few types of adoption. |
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What is assisted reproduction? |
Assisted reproduction allows someone to get pregnant through treatment, without the need for sexual intercourse. |
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How does surrogacy work? |
Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple. The intended parents raise the child after birth. |
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What is donor conception? |
Donor conception is the process of having a baby using donated sperm, eggs or embryos through self-insemination or fertility treatment such as IVF. |
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How can we help with adoption?
We assist people throughout the adoption process, from initial guidance to legal representation in the family court. Including:
read more- Domestic adoption – where a child is placed by a local authority or UK adoption agency
- Private family adoption – adopting stepchildren or close relatives
- Same-sex couple adoption rights
- Surrogacy – in cases where a person has had a child through a surrogacy arrangement but does not meet the requirements for a Parental Order, we can help them apply for an adoption order.
- Assisting with international adoption and the legal implications
- Adoption orders made abroad – legally recognising an adoption order made outside of the UK
- Domicile – advice on whether adopting parents, are entitled to adopt in the UK
- Re-establishing contact – legal advice for contacting a birth parent, birth family members or the adopted child
- Post-adoption contact cases
- Problems involving post-adoption support from a local authority
We’re proud to be a member of The Surrogacy Network, the leading directory and platform for surrogacy professionals.
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We offer an award winning service
Navigating the adoption legal process requires a deep understanding of both the legal framework and the emotional complexities involved. Our expertise ensures that every step is handled with care, providing clarity and support to families during this transformative journey.
Why choose Stowe Family Law?
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