Uttartadhikari - Adopted Child
Dear Sir I have adopted a girt child in 2012, now she is around 18 years. It was legal adoption and I got all required certificate. May I know when and how we add name of uttardhikari,
11 months ago
A. Hello,
As per the information you have provided it is advisable to you to kindly reach out to advocate for first hand information.
Consent of the biological father for adoption
How can I adopt my wife's son from her first marriage? My wife got divorced and as per divorce decree, the permanent custody and natural guardianship of the son was awarded to her. Is this enough to n
11 months ago
A. Dear Sir,
Adoption by Step-Parent was not possible in India until now. In its most recent guidelines, CARA has now permitted the same. Please go through the 2017 Adoptions Regulations w.e.f. Jan 16, 2017 - allowing step parents to legally adopt the child from of their partner (from a previous marriage)
Adoptions Regulations 2017 – Ready Reckoner
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT has notified the Adoption Regulations 2017 as framed by the Central Adoption Resource Authority. These guideli ...ReadMore
Miss Sesi
My mother is 65 years old. She wants to adopt a 37 years old man as her son. We follow Christianity and the 37 years old man is a Hindu, willing to convert into Christian. Can she adopt him? I am her
1 year ago
A. Hello
As per the information you have given ,I request you to kindly reach out to an Advocate for better clarity.
Regarding father name change
I am 22 i got adopted in 2022. Is it necessary to change mother's and father's name in my educational certificate to get job at govt. Sector. What are the documents need to be changed after adoption.p
1 year ago
A. Dear Client,
Yes, please update documents as and when required, which best reflects your current way of life. Adoption deed, gazette notification and change in aadhar card, in this case court order is necessary or affidavit and simple application will work. All records hereafter can be effected through the aforementioned documents to get the adopted father's name on behalf of b. father. Consult a lawyer well versed in this as well.
Adopted a girl child
We adopted a girl child who is now 16 years age.Recently my wife passed away and due to my job nature I remain outside my state as a moving Job and nobody in the family now to take care of her. What i
1 year ago
A. Dear Sir,
You cannot surrender the said child as she attained 16 years of age. You may get her admitted in any reputed residential college and see that she is married of after she attaining legal marriage age.
Adoptation - My parents want to adopt a girl age
My parents want to adopt a girl age 25+ , she has been taken care by my parents from her early child good as her parents were separated. She has a consent even my parents want to adopt her. Is it lega
1 year ago
A. In India, the legal age for adoption is 18 years. However, there is no upper age limit for adoption, and it is possible for adults to be adopted if both the adopter and the adopted person consent to the adoption.
If the girl you mentioned is above the age of 18 and is willing to be adopted by your parents, they can file a petition for adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. The Act provides for the adoption of children as well as adults, provided certain conditions are met. ...ReadMore
Want to adopt a girl child
Hello, I am from Assam, I am a divorced single father of my son who is 15 years old. Now I want to marry again to a divorcee person who is having a girl child of 7 years old. Now I want to know that m
1 year ago
A. Dear Client,
The biological father, if present will be the primary guardian and you cannot adopt her in that case. However, if you are marrying her mother, then legally she is your step-daughter.
Subhashis Paul
Wanted your legal advice on adoption
Wanted your legal advice on adoption. I have a 8 years old daughter and want to adopt a child. The problem is i am an Australian citizen (obtained citizenship in 2017). I moved back to india in 2018 a
1 year ago
A. Dear Sir,
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
A. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
1. What is Adoption?
Adoption means the process through which the adopted child is permanently separated from his
biological parents and becomes the lawful child of the adoptive parents with all the rights, privileges
and responsibilities that are attached to a biological child.
(As per Section 2(2) of the JJ (C&PC) Act, 2015)
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2015 ...ReadMore
I am selling property of my mom
Sir iam selling property of my mom who just passed away .but I had brother who has adopted but there no document . But to sell the property I need his sign or documents off adaption what is the soluti
1 year ago
A. Hi client,
If there are no prove of your brother as an adopted son, then why do you need to worry? If your brother cannot prove himself as an adopted son, you can proceed with your work.
Thanks and Regards
Simi Paul
Abortion related case
Me & my partner are unmarried. Due to unwilling pregnancy we use medicine for abortion. My partner is blackmailing me to file a case of forcefully abortion. Is there any case?
1 year ago
A. Hello Client,
the facts of the case are not very clear to me so kindly explain it further for better advice.