When individuals or couples come to us for adoption guidance, they might not realise that adoption within the United Kingdom and adoption outside of it are subject to distinct laws and processes. 

Travelling to and from the child’s home country is a common aspect of adopting a child from another nation. There are other factors to consider as well, which parents may not have considered before coming into our office to talk about the next steps in the adoption process.

Adoption overseas process

The following requirements must be met to adopt a child from abroad: the adopter must be over twenty-one, the child cannot receive adequate care in their home country, the adopter must convince the court that the adoption would be in the best interests of the child, and a UK adoption agency must have evaluated them as eligible adopters.

There may be regulations in place in the country from which people want to adopt about who is eligible to adopt from that nation. The laws of that nation might contain clauses about the prospective adopter’s marital status, sexual orientation, or other details that are distinct from those about adoption inside the United Kingdom. Therefore, before taking any concrete actions towards the adoption of a child, it is crucial to make sure that the necessary research is done regarding the viability of an individual adopting a kid from that nation to prevent disappointment later on.

Adopting Organisations

To help prospective parents with international adoptions, adoption agencies have been established in the UK. A greater number of potential parents have searched the UK for a kid to adopt since fewer babies have recently been made available for adoption. When it is appropriate, the Scottish Ministers have the authority to limit adoption from foreign nations. There are safeguards in place to guarantee the child’s protection during the entire procedure. Making arrangements to determine if a person is qualified to adopt a kid is illegal if they are not an adoption agency.

Travel Plans

Following the adoption agency’s confirmation that an individual satisfies all legal prerequisites for adopting a child from a specific nation and being paired with a child, the intended adoptive parent must travel to the child’s home country to meet them before submitting an adoption application to a court, either in Scotland or the child’s home country.

Contact our Adoption Lawyers & Family Law Solicitors in Glasgow, Scotland

If you’re thinking of adopting a child, you should get guidance from a family lawyer with expertise working with adoptive families. Our knowledgeable adoption law solicitors can offer you the support, direction, and advocacy you require, reducing the stress associated. Although the process can be challenging, we can offer you the guidance and support you require as you consider adoption, apply for adoption, or challenge a denial. Contact us today to make a free consultation with a solicitor.