Using an adoption solicitor

An adoption solicitor is a UK-qualified lawyer who specialises in helping clients navigate through the difficult process of child adoption. An adoption solicitor is usually a family solicitor and it is common for an adoption solicitor to have more than one specialty.

An adoption solicitor is usually instructed by couples who are seeking to adopt a child, although one may also be hired by an adoption agency for an in-house position. Since adoption agencies must operate under the UK adoption law, there is a certain level of compliance that must be adhered to, as well as a need to reduce the liability of the agency. These are often the reasons for creating the in-house legal counsel role.

The UK adoption law has been changed recently in order to better deal with the growing globalisation of the adoption process. This globalisation has made the legal requirements associated with adoption much more complex and has increased the need for specialist legal advisors.   

If you are considering adoption, but are unsure of the process and your legal rights to adopt, you may benefit greatly from speaking to an adoption solicitor. The legal rights that individuals have depend on their specific situation, and a solicitor will be able to tell you what your rights are and how to make sure that you benefit from them. It is important that you seek advice from a solicitor who is qualified in the jurisdiction in which you live, as the adoption rules do vary within the UK, between England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

If you would like to obtain legal advice about adoption, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local adoption solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local adoption solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.

Last Updated on 02/03/2010