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Solicitors Adoption

  • 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.

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.

Adoption Solicitors

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Adoption Guildford

Adoption Solicitor Guildford

16 years of experience

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...

Emma Roberts

Manchester M3 7BB

Emma Roberts solicitor Adoption Manchester

Adoption Solicitor Manchester

14 years of experience

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...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns solicitor Adoption Warwickshire

Adoption Solicitor Warwickshire

30 years of experience

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...

Zharna Sutaria

Middlesex HA5 3EF

Zharna Sutaria solicitor Adoption Middlesex

Adoption Solicitor Middlesex

28 years of experience

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...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon solicitor Adoption London

Adoption Solicitor London

8 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Vince Adon is a London-based lawyer with seven years of experience, specializing in a diverse range of legal areas, including education, employment, family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, litigation, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and consumer rights. With a strong academic background, he holds a first-class honours degree...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT solicitor Adoption Nottingham

Adoption Solicitor Nottingham

30 years of experience

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...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens solicitor Adoption Plymouth

Adoption Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Heather Meakin

Liverpool L3 1HU

Heather Meakin solicitor Adoption Liverpool

Adoption Solicitor Liverpool

8 years of experience

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...

Rakhi Singal

London WC2B 9RZ

Rakhi Singal solicitor Adoption London

Adoption Solicitor London

14 years of experience

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...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Adoption Cardiff

Adoption Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Raj Nair

Preston PR4 0LW

Raj Nair solicitor Adoption Preston

Adoption Solicitor Preston

27 years of experience

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...

Helen Boynton

Wigan WN6 0HQ

Helen Boynton solicitor Adoption Wigan

Adoption Solicitor Wigan

29 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I joined Pilgrim Hope Solicitors as a Consultant Family Lawyer in 2019. I qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1997 and I have specialised in the area of matrimonial and family law ever since. I am also a member of Resolution, an organisation committed to resolving areas of dispute in a co...

Anne Shears

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Anne Shears solicitor Adoption Plymouth

Adoption Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell solicitor Adoption East Sussex

Adoption Solicitor East Sussex

33 years of experience

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 ...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO solicitor Adoption Luton

Adoption Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Nicola Palfrey

London W6 7PJ

Nicola Palfrey solicitor Adoption London

Adoption Solicitor London

20 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Ian Winrow

Caernarfon LL55 4DA

Ian Winrow solicitor Adoption Caernarfon

Adoption Solicitor Caernarfon

12 years of experience

Accepts legal aid

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...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN solicitor Adoption Liverpool

Adoption Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

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...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell solicitor Adoption Sheffield

Adoption Solicitor Sheffield

15 years of experience

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...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon solicitor Adoption Southend-on-Sea

Adoption Solicitor Southend-on-Sea

14 years of experience

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...

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Amanda VERMEULEN

London W1A 6US

Amanda VERMEULEN solicitor Adoption London

Family Law Solicitor London

20 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Free first consultation of 15 min

At a glance : I am a solicitor and I am here to help you. My charging rates are reasonable and I offer a free initial chat via telephone or Zoom. You have absolutely nothing to lose by having an initial chat with me about your case and there will be no pressure placed on you. I have 19 years’ experience. I only specialise in divorce and ...

Jacqueline MCCAULAY

Surrey SM3 9AA

Jacqueline MCCAULAY solicitor Adoption Surrey

Family Law 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 ...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Parminder KUMARI solicitor Adoption Bradford

Family Law Solicitor Bradford

22 years of experience

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 ...

Dr. Donald Macfarlane

London EC4V 5EF

Dr. Donald Macfarlane solicitor Adoption London

Family Law Solicitor London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Dr. Macfarlane represents all sizes of business covering all their corporate and commercial needs. Whether it is contract reviews or an acquisition of or for your business. As a trusted adviser he brings experience, technical, governance and compliance knowledge and the experience from having worked for international corpor...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Adoption Benfleet

Family Law Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

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...

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