{"id":18461,"date":"2024-04-03T17:46:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T16:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.goodmanray.com\/?post_type=service&#038;p=18461"},"modified":"2025-12-17T09:52:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:52:40","slug":"international-adoption","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/hi\/our-expertise\/international-law\/international-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0905\u0902\u0924\u0930\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u0917\u094b\u0926 \u0932\u0947\u0928\u093e"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is International Adoption?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International adoption, also referred to as foreign adoption, is the adoption of a child from another country. This can also be referred to as <strong>Inter-country Adoption<\/strong>. Children are typically adopted from orphanages as their birth parents have been unable to care for them. This can be due to financial constraints and emotional issues, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We advise:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parents who are living in this country and want to adopt a child from abroad.<\/strong> We guide families through every stage of the international adoption process, from obtaining the necessary\u00a0assessments and\u00a0approvals in the UK to\u00a0advising on whether\u00a0the adoption is recognised under both UK and foreign law, and what steps if any need to be taken to ensure that your child will be able to enter and live with you in the UK and that you will be recognised as your child\u2019s legal parents.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parents who are living or working abroad and want to adopt a child, either abroad or within the UK.<\/strong> We can\u00a0advise on when it is necessary to comply with English adoption law,\u00a0liaise with UK authorities such as the Department for Education and local authorities, and ensure compliance with the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption\u00a0and other international regulations. We can also assist with the court proceedings that may be necessary to ensure your adoption is recognised in UK.<br><br>Our specialist team have extensive experience with re-adoption proceedings and also proceedings for the recognition of a foreign adoption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are adopting from abroad or bringing an adopted child to live in the UK, our experienced foreign adoption lawyers provide clear legal advice and practical support to make the process as smooth as possible and legally secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light rounded\" style=\"min-height:350px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-20970 size-large\" alt=\"International Adoption Solicitors - Picture of children laid on the floor smiling.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/International-Adoption-Solicitors-1024x341.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/International-Adoption-Solicitors-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/International-Adoption-Solicitors-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/International-Adoption-Solicitors-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/International-Adoption-Solicitors.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a19164\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goodman Ray Solicitors were the instructed lawyers for the adopters on the leading cases in relation to the recognition of a foreign adoption order under English law:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bailii.org\/ew\/cases\/EWHC\/Fam\/2012\/2956.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Re R [2012] EWHC 2956 (Fam)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bailii.org\/cgi-bin\/markup.cgi?doc=\/ew\/cases\/EWHC\/Fam\/2008\/403.html&amp;query=foreign+and+adoption+and+india&amp;%20method=boolean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-v-D (foreign adoption) [2008] 1 FLR 1475<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Approach to International Adoption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to providing our clients with the right approach and best solution to resolving their matters. Our highly skilled and experienced team can deliver a realistic and fair perspective. Our team has worked extensively on providing individuals with advice surrounding International Adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/news\/2024\/10\/national-adoption-week\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/service-fostering-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Service Fostering\" class=\"wp-image-19207\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;re proud to celebrate National Adoption Week every year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By raising awareness and understanding of adoption, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children waiting for their forever homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A blog by<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-people\/trainees\/marie-campbell\/\">Marie Campbell<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/news\/2024\/10\/national-adoption-week\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch with our international adoption solicitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please get in touch using whatever method is easiest for you. If you want to discuss foreign adoption then please contact Goodman Ray Solicitors on&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:02076081227\">020 7608 1227<\/a>&nbsp;or you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us online&nbsp;through our website<\/a> or by emailing us at <a href=\"mailto:mail@goodmanray.com\">mail@goodmanray.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8524020a23700c1776a732dea33856cb\">Call us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bef4e176f98c771358599861181a9bee\">\u260e\ufe0f Call our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/contact-us\/\">London<\/a> office on <a href=\"tel:020 7608 1227\">020 7608 1227<\/a>&nbsp;<br>\u260e\ufe0f Call our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/contact-us\/\">Brighton<\/a> office on <a href=\"tel:01273 090211\">01273 090211<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737627492385\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the requirements for International Adoption?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To be sure that you are eligible for International Adoption you must be over 21 years of age, habitually reside in the UK, and you have not been found guilty of a prescribed offence. Some countries do have different eligibility criteria so you must check this before considering International Adoption.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737627505305\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I have to live in the UK to adopt from overseas?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You must be habitually resident in the UK to comply with UK adoption regulations, and this will ensure that you can undergo a suitability assessment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737627512746\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can we adopt if we are in a new relationship?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you are a couple thinking of adopting a child then you must have been living together for at least 2 years. 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If you choose to do so then you must go through the same process as any other Foreign Adoption.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1737627541550\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there countries I cannot adopt from?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The UK has restrictions on the following countries:<br\/><br\/>\u2022\u00a0Guatemala<br\/>\u2022\u00a0Cambodia<br\/>\u2022\u00a0Haiti<br\/>\u2022\u00a0Nepal<br\/>\u2022\u00a0Nigeria<br\/>\u2022\u00a0Ethiopia<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>If you want to adopt from a restricted country then you must provide a statement as to your reasons and why you think your case is exceptional.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Goodman Ray\u2019s expert solicitors provide specialist advice on international adoption, helping UK and overseas parents navigate inter-country adoption law. 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