NLJ this week: Adopting a child in the UK or from overseas

Writing in this week’s NLJ, Anthony Gold partner Fiona Lyon sets out the procedure, requirements and points to be aware of during adoption―both in the UK and from overseas.

Lyon’s article covers how children may come to be adopted, eligibility, the three stages of agency approval, subsequent support and the rights of the birth parent. On overseas adoption, she covers Hague Convention countries, restricted countries, court procedure and process.