Services

Why Choose Us for Adoption Law Advice?

• We are accredited members of the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law panels, demonstrating our expertise in adoption proceedings. 

• We have extensive experience acting for adoptive parents, birth parents contesting adoption, and children themselves in adoption and related proceedings. 

• We provide personalised legal strategy, strong representation in court and clear advice on your rights, options and likely outcomes.

• We offer funding support — including free advice on whether legal aid is available, or fixed-fee/private arrangements when legal aid is not an option. 

What We Cover – Our Adoption Services

Advice & Representation for Prospective Adoptive Parents

If you are considering adopting a child, our solicitors assist you with eligibility assessment, the legal process of placement and the adoption application, ensuring you meet the requirements to provide a stable, permanent, loving environment for a child.

Legal Support for Birth Parents in Adoption Proceedings

If your child is the subject of adoption proceedings or you want to oppose an adoption application, we provide expert representation and advice to safeguard your rights, help you understand the process and advocate for your case.

Children’s Rights in Adoption Cases

We represent children who are parties to adoption or related proceedings to ensure their welfare and views are properly represented in court.

Funding & Legal Aid Eligibility

We assess whether you qualify for legal aid in adoption proceedings and, where legal aid is not available, we offer transparent private fee options — including fixed-fee arrangements. 

Key Information & Considerations in Adoption

• Adoption usually involves children under 18 and adoptive applicants aged 21 or over who can demonstrate they can provide a permanent, stable, caring home. 

• An Adoption Order legally severs the child’s relationship with their birth parents and transfers parental responsibility to the adoptive parents — meaning the child becomes the legal child of the adoptive family.

• It is vital to seek legal advice early when adoption proceedings or applications are being considered, because some rights can be lost if challenged too late.

• Even when legal aid is available, a merits and means test may apply; we provide guidance on this and alternative funding options. 

Our Process & Transparency

1. Initial consultation – We assess your case: your role (adopter, birth parent or child), your eligibility, legal issues and possible routes.

2. Advice on strategy and funding – We explain if legal aid applies, or what private fee structures we provide.

3. Preparation & representation – We gather evidence, prepare applications or responses, liaise with agencies, and represent you in hearings.

4. Outcome & ongoing support – We guide you through what happens after an Adoption Order (or contested outcome) and help you understand next steps for you and your family.

FAQs – Adoption in the UK