Adopting a child who is related to you can be a complex and highly emotional process. However, it can be the best outcome for a child who is unable to remain with their birth parents for whatever reason. There are various ways in which a child can be placed in the care of a relative, including adoption and a special guardianship order. In some cases, the local authority is involved, while others are conducted without this type of involvement.
Many factors must be taken into account when assessing the suitability of a relative for child adoption. For example, whether or not the child will be able (and wishes to) to retain a relationship with their siblings, and how this will be carried out. Also, whether it is in the child’s best interests to retain a relationship with their birth parents and whether a relative will be placed in a compromising situation if they take on the adoption of a child coming from their wider family.
Furthermore, when an adoption involves more than one country, it is known as an international adoption and comes with additional issues to arrange and resolve. For example, which country the child will live in and how the laws of the chosen country will affect how the child is raised. In some cases, international adoption must be considered after a child is orphaned or abandoned by family. Our specialist solicitors can work with families facing this distressing situation to provide compassionate, reliable and up-to-date advice and support.
At Shortlands Solicitors, we can also talk you through the timescales involved, as well as what to expect at each stage in proceedings. We can help you work out what you would like to happen and explain the legalities involved. For further details about our adoption by relatives services, or to discuss your individual circumstances, please speak to our team today to arrange an initial consultation.
For more information, please get in touch with us by using info@shortlands.co.uk or call us 02076299905 or book an initial online consultation.
Shortlands is a boutique family law firm with over 20 years of experience in dealing with the trials and tribulations of a divorce and all family law matters. As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists in London.
Our professional and highly experienced team of family lawyers can assist you in your legal matters with full respect, ensuring you maintain a private family life. For more extensive advice and information, please email info@shortlands.co.uk or call us 02076299905 or book an initial online consultation.
We talk to each other and agree on a plan that works best for your children — one that keeps them happy, comfortable, and cared for. If you can’t agree, the court can step in and decide how much time the children spend with each parent, based on what’s best for them.
If you can’t agree on child issues, start by meeting with a lawyer to understand your rights and options. Then try mediation or collaboration — a neutral person helps you work out an agreement. If that doesn’t work, you can apply to the court. A judge will make a decision based on your children’s best interests.
If you live abroad, you may still apply for a child custody order in the UK if your child lives in England or Wales, or if the UK courts have jurisdiction. The exact process depends on your situation and the laws of the country where you reside. so it’s best to get legal advice.
The court’s primary focus is on the welfare and best interests of the child, including their safety, age, needs and wishes. It also considers each parent’s capacity to care for the child and foster a positive relationship. The aim is to make an arrangement that is in the best interests of the child’s welfare
In the UK, a child arrangement case usually takes 3 to 6 months if it’s straightforward, but it can take longer if there are disputes or complex issues.
The cost varies depending on the complexity of the case. At Shortlands, we aim to offer fixed fees for each stage of the child arrangement process, so you know what to expect.
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