Those Who Can Apply To Adopt
Who Can Apply For an Adoption Order under the Adoption and Children Act 2002?
a) Single people.
b) Married couples applying jointly.
c) Unmarried couples applying jointly (whether of different sexes or the same sex).
d) A Step-Parent (provided the child has had his/her home with them for at least six months preceding the application).
e) Foster carers (provided the child has had his/her home with them for at least 12 months preceding the application, although they can apply for permission from the court to apply within a shorter period).
f) Lesbian and gay couples.
g) Others not fitting into the above category (e.g. a partner of the child's parent) - the child must have had his/her home with them for at least three years preceding the application.
To be considered as adoptive parents, a "couple" (married or unmarried) would need to prove they have a stable and lasting relationship and that they can provide a loving family environment for a child. There is also a continuing restriction as to age and domicile.
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