International Adoption

Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-1-84661-318-0
Verlag: LexisNexis UK

Buch, Englisch, 1 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 1011 g

International Adoption examines the detailed legal framework for adoption with an international element and introduces the reader to the complexities of both UK legislation and the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. Thus, the title equips practitioners with the tools required to advise a client on how to: adopt a child in this country who is habitually resident outside of the British Isles obtain legal recognition in the UK for a foreign adoption arrange for the adoption of a child who is habitually resident in this country, where the prospective adopter is domiciled and habitually resident outside of the British Isles The book also includes appropriate specialist information in relation to immigration matters so as to alert the reader to the potential issues that may need to be considered. International Adoption is an invaluable legal guide to this area for all child lawyers and related professionals, including social workers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cabeza, R

Bhutta, A

Braies, J

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht
• Rechtswissenschaften Bürgerliches Recht Familienrecht Sorgerecht, fam. Namensrecht, Abstammung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1 - General Introduction The Hague Convention Domicile, habitual residence and adoption Part 2 - International Adoption when the UK is the receiving state Overview of considerations which apply when the UK is the receiving state and it planned that the child to be adopted is habitually resident outside of the British Adoptions from Hague Convention Countries Adoptions from Non-Hague Convention Countries - assessment process Adoptions from Non-Hague Convention Countries - legal recognition Restrictions Adoption from Specified Countries Immigration Status of the Adopted Child when the UK is the Receiving State Part 3 - International Adoption when the UK is the state of Origin Overview of considerations which apply when the UK is the state of origin and it planned that a child will be adopted by prospective adopters who live and are domiciled outside of the British Isles Agency adoptions where the child is to be placed with prospective adopters who are habitually resident in a Convention Country Agency adoptions where the child is to be placed with prospective adopters who are habitually resident in a non Convention Country Private adoptions of a child who is habitually resident in the British Isles and the adopters are not eligible to adopt the child under domestic provisions Part 4 - International Adoption - Offences and Glossary Table of Offences Glossary Part 5 - Statutory Materials