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This page explains the legal process of non-agency adoption, which involves placements not arranged by a local authority or a registered adoption agency. It explains

Adoption Family and friends care Homelessness (16/17 year olds) Parental Responsibility Private fostering Residence Section 20 Accommodation Special Guardianship Surrogacy Testamentary Guardianship Wardship Young carers

Abduction Access to information Adoption (non-agency) Advocacy Changing a child’s surname Child abuse Contact Domestic abuse Family mediation Legal aid for family law matters Legal

This page explains the situations where Special Guardianship might be appropriate to secure the long term arrangements for a child living with a person other than their parent. It explains the assessment process and support available.

This page provides advice on the law relating to surrogacy including the different types of surrogacy and who is regarded as the legal parent(s) of the child at the time of birth and for the future. 

When must a child’s birth be registered? Parents of a new-born child are legally required to register the child’s birth in order to obtain a

Family law is a broad area of practice that focuses on issues involving family relationships.  We advise on the child aspect to these cases including

Private Children Law Orders Type of order Description Application form Guidance form Costs Child Arrangements Order Section 8 Children Act 1989 A Child Arrangements Order

This page provides information on getting help to pay for legal costs for family matters. It explains what legal aid is, when it is available and the type of help it covers. It also provides information on the evidence needed for legal aid in private disputes about arrangements for children.