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Adoption Law

Talk to a family law specialist who understands how emotional adoption decisions can be, and will guide you with care.

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We match a member of the team with the right expertise to every client, who will invest time getting to know you, who will look after your interests and ensure you have access to the whole firm when you need it.

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The legal and financial matters might be complex, but we aim to keep things straightforward and explain everything in terms that are relevant to you.

Overview

Legal expertise for all issues around adoption

Putting children and families first

Decisions about adoption are rarely straightforward. They often involve strong emotions, difficult family circumstances and a deep concern for a child’s future. In every case, the child’s welfare must come first. Our adoption and special guardianship solicitors focus on what is genuinely in the child’s best interests, while also supporting the adults involved with sensitivity and clarity.

Support through a complex legal process

Adoption law can feel daunting, particularly when you are already dealing with family change or uncertainty. We will explain the process clearly and guide you through each step, making sure you understand what to expect and why decisions are made. Our role is to reduce stress wherever possible and help you feel informed and supported throughout.

Adopting within families and blended households

Many adoptions involve relatives or step-parents who are already caring for a child. These situations can raise complex legal and emotional issues, including consent from other parents and involvement from the local authority. We will help you navigate these challenges carefully, with respect for everyone involved.

Considering alternatives to adoption

Adoption is not always the right solution. Where appropriate, we can advise on alternatives such as step-parent parental responsibility agreements or Special Guardianship Orders. These options can provide security and legal authority for a child’s carer, without permanently removing another parent’s legal status.

View our fixed-fee family law consultation page ,we offer compassionate, expert guidance from an experienced solicitor, focused on you and your next steps.

Excellent service from a team who clearly cares about its work, its people and its clients.
Legal 500 UK, 2026

Our expertise

The issues our adoption law specialists can help you with include:

Private family adoption
Kinship adoption
Step-parent parental responsibility agreement
Special Guardianship Order

Tees is a full-service top-tier Legal 500 firm, which offers a joined-up service for all your legal requirements. We’ll support you in all areas of family law from divorce mediation to court appearances, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Our clients range from high-net-worth individuals with complex finances to those with more straightforward needs. We also specialise in the agricultural sector, having a sound understanding of the relationship between business and personal needs.

We have a team of in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to deliver all the advice you need. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we are accountable for all the advice we give.

Our experience in adoption law

Stephanie Hill

Family Law

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