Adoption
The legal definition of adoption is when an adult legally assumes the role of a parent for a child. This sounds straight forward, but adoption can be a complex area of the law.
There are many different circumstances in which adoption takes place, including when a child is placed with a family by a Local Authority or UK Adoption Agency, or when a step-parent legally adopts a child.
Our adoption solicitors are experienced in various types of adoption arrangements, and can help families throughout the adoption process, as well as dealing with disputes or international issues should they arise.
We work a diverse range of families, including many same-sex parents.
Our adoption services include:
- UK agency/Local authority adoption
- International adoption
- Same-sex adoption rights
- Post-adoption disputes
- Step-parent adoption
- Applications to secure parental responsibility
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation with one of our surrogacy experts Gemma Hope, Farhana Shahzady, Rosa Schofield and Hattie Gibson please contact us.
If you would like an appointment with one of our specialists in Brighton, London, Horsham, Kent, Essex, North Hampshire & Surrey or South/Mid Hampshire then please contact us on 0330 055 2234.
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Gemma Hope, Director of Culture & Development, Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer, Mediator - Brighton
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she works extremely hard for her clients to achieve the best outcome
"Gemma has excellent knowledge in her field, along with a very personable nature. I felt that she has always given me the best possible advice and service and I completely trusted her judgement and ability. Gemma made sure I was...
Rosa Schofield, Solicitor - London
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she is passionate about her clients' rights and those of others
"You were simply amazing. I felt a huge relief calling you".
Farhana Shahzady, Director, Collaborative Lawyer & Mediator - London
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she delivers swift, strategic advice in the most complex of cases
"It has been a pleasure working with you. Although there are no 'winners' in divorce, you have helped me to ensure that I don't lose one of the few assets I am confident that my ex-partner is not entitled to...
Hattie Gibson, Solicitor - Brighton
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she thrives on helping clients in complex, interesting cases
"Hattie's personal commitment means she goes the extra mile for her clients every time. She has the rare gift of treating every case like it is her only case."