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Dear Client,
A court cannot permit adoption by a step-parent without the consent of the biological parent, unless there are exceptional circumstances or if the biological parent's rights have been terminated by the court. The Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA) regulations also emphasize the importance of obtaining consent from the biological parent(s) for adoption. As per the CARA guidelines, the adoption process involves obtaining the consent of the biological parent(s) for the child (if 5

Dear Client,
Without the consent of the biological father of your son from the first marriage, even if a decree of divorce dissolves it, your second husband cannot adopt your son legally. According to the Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA), all kinds of adoption require registration with CARA. Consent of biological parents or permission of the Child Welfare Committee(CWC), as the case may be, shall be required for the adoption of the child. As per the Adoption Regulations, 2022, all the A

Dear Client,

It sounds like you're referring to a situation where an adoption has been registered without the biological parents' consent or involvement.
If you or someone you know is involved in such a situation, it’s important to consult with a lawyer who specializes in family law. Legal professionals can help to ensure that the proper procedures were followed and, if not, work toward resolving the issue.

Dear Client,
While you informed us about the age of the adoptee, you did not mention the present age of the adoptive parents. However, be informed that only a child under 18 years of age can be legally adopted in India. The maximum age for a single parent to adopt is 55 years, and the maximum composite age for a couple is 110 years. According to Section 4(a) of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act,1956, the age of the majority is 18, but if a person is under the care of a guardian, the age of

Dear Client,
Without the consent of the biological father of your son from the first marriage even if a decree of divorce dissolves it, your boyfriend cannot adopt your son legally. According to the Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA), all kinds of adoption require registration with CARA. Consent of biological parents or permission of the Child Welfare Committee(CWC), as the case may be, shall be required for the adoption of the child.

Dear Client,
EWS Certificate issued on January 2024 becomes invalid after 31st March 2024 for non-renewal. An EWS Certificate remains valid for the relevant fiscal year that ended on 31st March of the year irrespective of its date or month of issue during the relevant fiscal year and thereafter, it requires renewal for revalidation of the certificate for the relevant fiscal year. You have to apply for the reissue of a new certificate for the fiscal year either for 2024-25 or for 2025-2026 based

Dear Client,
Your query lacks information and transparency to respond to it properly. While you informed about the age between the adopter and adoptee you did not mention the present age of both. However, be informed that only a child under 18 years of age can be legally adopted in India. The maximum age for a single parent to adopt is 55 years, and the maximum composite age for a couple is 110 years. According to Section 4(a) of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act,1956, the age of the major

Dear Client,
Only a child under 18 years of age can be legally adopted in India. The maximum age for a single parent to adopt is 55 years, and the maximum composite age for a couple is 110 years. According to Section 4(a) of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act,1956, the age of the majority is 18, but if a person is under the care of a guardian, the age of the majority increases to 21 years. So, when your daughter's age is now 22 years old, her adoption is out of the ambit of the governing Ac

Dear Client,
Adoptions in India are governed by two laws: 1) the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA), and 2) the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. Only a child under 18 years of age can be legally adopted in India. However, for a valid adoption, the ceremony of give and take is equally important and must be proven to have occurred in the presence of witnesses. Even if there is no registered document or deed of adoption to show that adoption has taken place but there are witnesses to prove

Dear Sir,
B. General Queries by Prospective Adoptive Parents for Adopting a Child
in India
4. What is the process of adopting a child in India?
Steps for In-Country Adoptions
5. I have found a baby on the road-side; can I adopt that child?
i. No, you cannot adopt the child directly.
ii. If you find any abandoned child in the need of care and protection, you can contact any of the following
(a) CHILDLINE (Toll Free Number-1098)
(b) Local Police
(c) Any Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA)
(d) Child