Family and Matrimonial

Adoption and Guardianship

We coordinate the legal processes for adoption and guardianship.

Permanent or temporary transfer of caregiving and parental responsibility happens correctly and securely for all parties.

Global CoverageStrategic InsightRegulatory Excellence

Adoption

  • Domestic, inter-country, relative, kinship, and step-parent adoption
  • Agency adoption and private adoption where permitted
  • Adult adoption where allowed and second-parent adoption where recognised
  • Eligibility, home study, and procedural compliance
  • Consent to adoption — validity, revocation, and surrender of parental rights
  • Foster-to-adopt, open / closed adoption disputes, and access to records

Guardianship

  • Guardianship of minors and dependent adults
  • Temporary, permanent, and testamentary guardianship
  • Appointment, challenge, removal, or replacement of guardian
  • Misuse, abuse, or financial mismanagement by guardian
  • Custody and guardianship overlap; institutional care disputes

Cross-Border Reach

We coordinate inter-country adoption under CARA and Hague rules, plus guardianship orders required to take a child abroad lawfully.

Unrivaled Expertise

We connect you with independent advocates who specialise in adoption procedure, CARA compliance and guardianship matters under HMGA and the Guardians and Wards Act.

Need strategic advice?

Our experts are ready to assist you with your legal needs.

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