Family Law - Adoption

Question 1

Who must give consent for adoption if both parents are in a relationship?

Answer 1

Both must give consent for the adoption to take place

Question 2

Do single mothers give consent for adoption?

Answer 2

Yes only the mother needs to give consent but the father must be notified prior to the adoption

Question 3

Does the child give consent when being put up for adoption?

Answer 3

Yes, if the child is over 12 then their consent is required

Question 4

How long do parents have to consider the adoption?

Answer 4

They have a period of 30 days to reconsider their decision and during this time the child will be placed into the care of foster parents on a temporary basis

Question 5

What legislation regulates adoption?

Answer 5

Adoption act 2000 NSW

Question 6

Which legislation allowed single and same sex parents to adopt?

Answer 6

Adoption Amendment Act 2010

Question 7

How can natural parents still be involved?

Answer 7

By receiving news of the Childs progress and development with the adoptive parents

Question 8

Through what legislation can Australians adopt children from other countries?

Answer 8

Government authorities controlled by the Hague Convention on Protection of Children’s and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption 1993