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Solicitors Adoption

Adoption in the UK is a legal process by which an individual or couple becomes the permanent, legal parents of a child who cannot be raised by their birth family. The Adoption and Children Act 2002 outlines the framework, ensuring each adoption is in the best interests of the child. While the process can be rigorous, it aims to provide stability and a loving environment for children.

  • Contact an adoption agency: You can choose a local authority or a voluntary adoption agency to begin the assessment process.
  • Initial checks and assessment: The agency will carry out background checks, home visits, and interviews to ensure you can meet a child’s needs.
  • Approval panel: If your assessment is successful, you’ll attend an adoption panel that decides whether to recommend you for approval as an adopter.
  • Matching with a child: Once approved, the agency works to match you with a child who needs a permanent home.
  • Placement and legal process: The child moves in under a placement order. After a settling-in period, you’ll apply to the court for an adoption order, making the adoption legally binding.

A family solicitor can:

  • Explain the legal framework: Clarifying your rights and obligations under adoption laws and providing guidance throughout the assessment process.
  • Review and prepare documentation: Ensuring your application and supporting evidence are accurate and meet court requirements.
  • Represent you in court: If needed, a solicitor can advocate on your behalf and address any contested issues that arise during the adoption hearing.

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your case and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates typically range from £150–£300, but many firms offer fixed-fee packages for straightforward adoptions. If the process becomes more complex—perhaps due to contested issues—additional fees may apply. An initial consultation can help you explore your options, estimate costs, and ensure you’re fully prepared for each stage of the adoption journey.

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Michela Hughes  London

Adoption Solicitor London

27 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Michela Hughes is the matrimonial and family partner at SBP Law, based in London, with 26 years of experience in family law. She specialises in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, uncontested divorce, spousal support, child custody, adoption, child support, sexual offences, property division, and children...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey  London

Adoption Solicitor London

20 years of experience

From 160 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : With 19 years of experience, Nicola Palfrey is a dynamic and highly skilled solicitor specializing in criminal law, family law, employment law, and civil litigation. Fluent in Arabic, English, German, and Italian, Nicola provides expert legal services to a diverse range of clients. Areas of Expertise Criminal Law – Speciali...

Jacqueline MCCAULAY

Surrey SM3 9AA

Jacqueline MCCAULAY  Surrey

Adoption Solicitor Surrey

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jacqueline McCaulay is a highly experienced family law solicitor based in Surrey, with 24 years of expertise in divorce, matrimonial finance, and children matters. She provides tailored legal solutions to clients facing complex family law issues, ensuring a strategic and compassionate approach. Jacqueline has dedicated the ...

Anne Shears

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Anne Shears  Plymouth

Adoption Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : Anne Shears is a solicitor based in Plymouth with 18 years of experience specializing in family law and divorce. She provides expert legal services tailored to resolving financial matters and family disputes. In Family Law and Divorce, Anne advises on a range of matters, including uncontested divorce, child custody, adoptio...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN  Liverpool

Adoption Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

From 185 £ and 185 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Calum Whelan is an experienced solicitor based in Liverpool, specializing in family law, divorce, and wills, trusts, and estates. With eight years of legal experience, he is a key member of Paul Crowley & Co, where he has been practicing since 2019, focusing exclusively on divorce, separation, and financial matters aris...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO  Luton

Adoption Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

From 150 £ and 300 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : Ademola AKILO, a lawyer based in Luton, brings over 27 years of experience in a wide range of legal fields, including criminal law, fraud, motoring, family law, divorce, civil partnerships, immigration litigation, court claims, and healthcare law. Ademola is a versatile and dedicated solicitor, eager to take on new challeng...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER  Cardiff

Adoption Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

From 215 £ and 215 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : Chris Barber is an experienced solicitor based in Cardiff with 14 years of legal practice, specializing in family law, civil litigation, and employment law. He has extensive experience handling family matters such as cohabitation, divorce, and child disputes. Chris also represents large financial companies in civil litigati...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins  Benfleet

Adoption Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas, including: Family Law & Divorce Advising clients on divorc...

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell  East Sussex

Adoption Solicitor East Sussex

33 years of experience

From 235 £ and 235 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sarah-Jane collaborative family lawyer and accredited mediator specialising in family law since 1993 at a range of large regional and smaller local firms; offers mediation (including MIAMs) with regard to all issues relating to both children and finances; committed to finding non-adversarial and cost-effective solutions to ...

Amanda Rimmer

Wigan WN3 5BA

Amanda Rimmer  Wigan

Adoption Solicitor Wigan

33 years of experience

From 170 £ and 230 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am a Partner in the family law team at Stephensons. I joined Stephensons in 1992 and have specialised in family law ever since. Separation and family disputes can bring a variety of situations which require careful management, advice and support and as a specialist family lawyer experience has shown that all situations ar...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Parminder KUMARI  Bradford

Adoption Solicitor Bradford

22 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Parminder Kumari is a highly experienced solicitor based in Bradford, specialising in family law with 21 years of expertise. She founded Apex Family Law and has been dedicated to helping families resolve legal issues since her qualification in 2004. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Parminder provides accessible ...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors

Adoption Solicitor London

5 Solicitors

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful law firm based in West London, representing clients across the UK and internationally. With expertise in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, fraud, employment, family law, divorce, immigration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and litigation, the fir...

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Zharna Sutaria

Middlesex HA5 3EF

Zharna Sutaria  Middlesex

Adoption Solicitor Middlesex

28 years of experience

From 260 £ and 275 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I was admitted as a solicitor in 1998 and have been practising family law exclusively for the last 20 years. I am a Law Society accredited Family Law specialist and a member of Resolution, an organisation which adopts the principle of a non-confrontational and constructive approach to all family issues. I have extensive exp...

Michelle Camacho

London EC3V 3ND

Michelle Camacho  London

Adoption Solicitor London

29 years of experience

From 350 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : In my almost 22 years, as a Family Lawyer I would say the most rewarding aspect of what I do is build relationships with my clients and help them to successfully move on with their lives without all of the drama. I meet clients at what is probably the worst time of their lives when they are often angry, confused and very di...

Angela Lally

Leeds LS25 5BQ

Angela Lally  Leeds

Adoption Solicitor Leeds

24 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Angela Lally is a solicitor based in Leeds with 23 years of experience specializing in family law and divorce. She provides expert legal services tailored to matrimonial finances and family matters. In Family Law and Divorce, Angela advises on a range of matters, including uncontested divorce, child custody, adoption, child...

Emma Roberts

Manchester M3 7BB

Emma Roberts  Manchester

Adoption Solicitor Manchester

14 years of experience

From 170 £ and 230 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Emma joined Stephensons in 2019 as a solicitor in the family law department based in the Manchester office. She was made an associate later in the same year. Emma studied for her undergraduate degree at the University of Keele and obtained her postgraduate degree in legal practice at the University of Staffordshire. Emma qu...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT  Nottingham

Adoption Solicitor Nottingham

30 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : David Winnett is a highly experienced family law solicitor and a partner in the Family Law Team at Hopkins Solicitors in Nottingham, with 29 years of experience in the field. He qualified in 1996 and joined the firm in 2002. David is a leading expert in Collaborative Family Law, a progressive and non-confrontational approac...

Heather Meakin

Liverpool L3 1HU

Heather Meakin  Liverpool

Adoption Solicitor Liverpool

8 years of experience

From 161 £ and 161 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Heather Meakin is a solicitor based in Liverpool with seven years of experience in Family Law, Divorce, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. She provides expert legal guidance tailored to the needs of individuals and families, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and a client-focused approach. Heather does not accept legal aid. In D...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm  Hampshire

Adoption Solicitor Hampshire

27 years of experience

From 210 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : Joanne Gilholm is a highly experienced family lawyer based in Hampshire, with 26 years of expertise in handling complex and sensitive family law matters. Since qualifying in 1999 as a Chartered Legal Executive, she has dedicated her career to advising individuals through the challenges of marital and relationship breakdowns...

Salmaan Islam

Essex RM1 1DA

Salmaan Islam  Essex

Adoption Solicitor Essex

19 years of experience

From 118 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Salmaan Islam is a highly experienced lawyer based in Essex, with 18 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, litigation, bankruptcy, and consumer rights. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, he provides legal services tailored to a diverse client base. He does not accept legal aid cases but offers...

Raj Nair

Preston PR4 0LW

Raj Nair  Preston

Adoption Solicitor Preston

27 years of experience

From 150 £ and 201 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Raj Nair, a lawyer based in Preston, is a long-established professional with over 26 years of experience in leading areas of law. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Raj offers comprehensive legal services in various fields, including: Family Law: Providing legal support in family-related matters, including divorce, chil...

Graham Twist

Liverpool L3 1HU

Graham Twist  Liverpool

Adoption Solicitor Liverpool

11 years of experience

From 118 £ and 118 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Graham Twist is an experienced solicitor specializing in Family Law, Divorce, and Healthcare-related legal matters. As a Director at Michael Rose & Baylis Solicitors, he is dedicated to providing expert legal representation to clients facing complex family disputes and medical negligence claims. Since joining the firm i...

David Smith

Birmingham B14 7DY

David Smith  Birmingham

Adoption Solicitor Birmingham

12 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I joined Glover Priest in May 2019 having previously spent several years working as a family solicitor for Legal 500-ranked regional firms. I have a wealth of experience as a solicitor and deal with the full range of private family matters including separation and divorce, property and financial matters, children matters re...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon  Southend-on-Sea

Adoption Solicitor Southend-on-Sea

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hollie obtained her LLB (Hons) in 2009, before passing the Legal Practice Course with distinction in 2010 at Anglia Ruskin University. Hollie undertook her training contract at an Essex firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Hollie has experience of working in private practice and at a local authority, as an in-house so...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens  Plymouth

Adoption Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : Gemma Stevens is an experienced family law solicitor based in Plymouth, with 18 years of practice in the field. She qualified as a solicitor in 2007 after completing her Law degree at Plymouth University and the Legal Practice Course at Exeter University. Throughout her career, Gemma has focused on various aspects of family...

Catherine Watkins

Cwmbran NP44 1UG

Catherine Watkins  Cwmbran

Adoption Solicitor Cwmbran

30 years of experience

From 140 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Catherine Watkins is an experienced family and property lawyer based in Cwmbran & Barry and cover South wales & Bristol, with 29 years of legal expertise. Fluent in both English and Welsh, Catherine is a key member of Newbold Solicitors, where she specializes in family law, divorce, civil partnerships, and litigatio...

Rakhi Singal

London WC2B 9RZ

Rakhi Singal  London

Adoption Solicitor London

14 years of experience

From 150 £ and 500 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am Founder and Director at RVS Solicitors. Years of experience in Family Law, have led me to heading our Family Law Department, where I lead a team of equally talented lawyers with a passion for Family Law. From the beginning of my career, I knew that my passion lay in Family Law. I trained in a specialist Family Law firm...

Pardeep Jassal

Dudley DY1 1JF

Pardeep Jassal  Dudley

Adoption Solicitor Dudley

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : I head the Family Department at Wright Solicitors and undertake supervision for the relevant staff. My experience in Family matters is extensive and I have acted for parties involved in divorce proceedings, dissolution of civil partnership proceedings and cohabiting couples who have separated. I regularly deal with matrimon...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow  Caernarfon

Adoption Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

From 110 £ and 175 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

First consultation at £50, free if a case is opened

At a glance : Ian Winrow is an experienced solicitor with 11 years of legal practice, specializing in employment law, family law, immigration, litigation, and financial services. With a strong academic background, including a first-class law degree from Bangor University, Ian combines legal expertise with a practical, client-focused appr...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur  Guildford

Adoption Solicitor Guildford

16 years of experience

From 150 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kiran Kaur is an experienced solicitor based in Guildford, with 15 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, and healthcare-related legal matters. As a key member of C P Law Associates, which was established in 2014, Kiran has built a reputation for providing personalized attention and strong legal represen...

5 Solicitors in Family Law (Area of expertise might be Adoption)

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy  Edu  London

Family Law Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 150 £ and 267 £

Accepts legal aid in Adoption

At a glance : Joy Edu is an experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in family law, including both private and public children law, as well as immigration, wills, trusts, and estate matters. With 16 years of experience, Joy is an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Panel, holding sp...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns  Warwickshire

Family Law Solicitor Warwickshire

30 years of experience

From 265 £ and 265 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Helen Bowns is a solicitor based in Warwickshire with 29 years of experience in family law. She specializes in divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, domestic violence and abuse, property division, and children law, including civil partnerships. With extensive experience advising clients on complex family law matt...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton  Hove

Family Law Solicitor Hove

From 200 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton and Time, I worked in another central London law firm and also in business development roles in my early 20's. I hav...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell  Sheffield

Family Law Solicitor Sheffield

15 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Recommended in the Legal 500 2020, I am a partner and the head of the family law department at Graysons and have specialised in family law now for a number of years. With significant experience in family law, I deal with the whole spectrum of legal issues that affect families, including divorce, separation, finances, injunc...

Zubair RASHEED

Birmingham B16 8SP

Zubair RASHEED  Birmingham

Family Law Solicitor Birmingham

15 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Zubair Rasheed is an experienced solicitor based in Birmingham, with 14 years of practice in family law, immigration, business, and human rights. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Urdu, he is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance tailored to the diverse needs of his clients. He does not accept legal aid cases. With a s...

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