International Adoption

Author: Ruth Cabeza; Ayeesha Bhutta; Jason Braier
Publisher: Family Law LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781846613180
Published In: November 2012
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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International Adoption examines the detailed legal framework for adoption with an international element and introduces the reader to the complexities of both UK legislation and the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. Thus, the title equips practitioners with the tools required to advise a client on how to:

adopt a child in this country who is habitually resident outside of the British Isles
obtain legal recognition in the UK for a foreign adoption
arrange for the adoption of a child who is habitually resident in this country, where the prospective adopter is domiciled and habitually resident outside of the British Isles

The book also includes appropriate specialist information in relation to immigration matters so as to alert the reader to the potential issues that may need to be considered.

International Adoption is an invaluable legal guide to this area for all child lawyers and related professionals, including social workers.

Part 1 - General

Introduction
The Hague Convention
Domicile, habitual residence and adoption

Part 2 - International Adoption when the UK is the receiving state

Overview of considerations which apply when the UK is the receiving state and it planned that the child to be adopted is habitually resident outside of the British
Adoptions from Hague Convention Countries
Adoptions from Non-Hague Convention Countries - assessment process
Adoptions from Non-Hague Convention Countries - legal recognition
Restrictions Adoption from Specified Countries
Immigration Status of the Adopted Child when the UK is the Receiving State

Part 3 - International Adoption when the UK is the state of Origin

Overview of considerations which apply when the UK is the state of origin and it planned that a child will be adopted by prospective adopters who live and are domiciled outside of the British Isles
Agency adoptions where the child is to be placed with prospective adopters who are habitually resident in a Convention Country
Agency adoptions where the child is to be placed with prospective adopters who are habitually resident in a non Convention Country
Private adoptions of a child who is habitually resident in the British Isles and the adopters are not eligible to adopt the child under domestic provisions

Part 4 - International Adoption - Offences and Glossary

Table of Offences
Glossary

Part 5 - Statutory Materials

Ruth Cabeza was called to the Bar in 1998 and is a tenant at Field Court Chambers practicing exclusively in the field of Family Law. Although she has developed a niche practice in International Adoption and International Surrogacy her busy practice continues to include Public Law children work, Abduction and Financial Remedies. Ruth has been recommended as a leading family law junior in the Legal 500 each year since 2008.

Ayeesha Bhutta was called to the Bar in 2006 and is a tenant at Field Court Chambers. She specialises in children and family law. Ayeesha acts for and advises parents, local authorities and children in proceedings with an international element.

Jason Braier was called to the Bar in 2002 and is a tenant at Field Court Chambers. His specialisms include immigration and asylum law, where he acts for appellants in a wide range of appeals before the First Tier and Upper Tribunals of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber.