Child Adoption Lawyers
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PKWA Law is an established, award-winning firm dedicated to helping families grow through our trusted adoption services. For over 30 years, our experienced team has guided countless clients through the adoption process with professionalism, compassion, and clear, affordable fees. Recognised by The Straits Times for our commitment to excellence, we are here to make your adoption journey smooth and straightforward, offering expert support every step of the way. Let PKWA Law be your trusted partner in building your family.
Introduction to adoption
When an adoption order is passed by the court, the child’s legal ties with the biological parents will be severed and all the rights, duties, obligations and liabilities shall vest in the adoptive parents. This is pursuant to section 7(1) of the Adoption of Children Act.
The first step towards adopting a child is to determine whether one meets the eligibility requirements. The eligibility requirements for adoption are:
- The child must be below 21 years old and single;
- The applicant must be at least 25 years old; and
- The applicant must be at least 21 years older (but not more than 50 years older) than the child.
In addition, solitary male applicants are prohibited from adopting female children, and only married couples are allowed to jointly adopt children.
Notwithstanding the above, section 4(2) of the ACA confers upon the Court the power to make exceptions to the general rule where the child and the applicant are blood relatives, as well as in cases where both parties to the marriage are at least 25 years old, and they are trying to jointly adopt a child whose age is less than 21 years below their respective ages.
Fixed, Clear & Transparent Fees
Adoption
With consent
$3,590
Dispensation of Service
$4,990
We are here to help
PKWA Law has over 30 years of history, and with more than 100 employees. We are an established family law firm.
Our fees are fixed and affordable from the outset so that you can have peace of mind.
Our lawyers are recognized as leading family lawyers by the Straits Times, and other leading publications.