Adoption
We know that the adoption process is as unique as the individuals who are involved in it, and that it can be filled with both joy and uncertainty. We take time to understand your situation and explain the legal process. We are sensitive to the needs of all the parties in the adoption process. Adoption in British Columbia is governed by the Adoption Act. Only the provincial Ministry of Children and Family Development or one of several non-profit licensed adoption Agencies are authorized to facilitate adoptions between persons who are unknown to each other. There are several ways to adopt children in British Columbia which include:
- Adopting a waiting child in British Columbia, usually through the Ministry
- Adopting a newborn child through the Ministry or an Agency
- Adopting a child from another country, usually through an Agency
- Direct placement by the birth parent or parents with adoptive parent or parents known to them
- Adoption by relatives of the child
- Adoption by stepparents in a second marriage.
One of our partners, Geord Holland has over 20 years of experience in this unique area of law. Geord regularly acts for adopting parents or birth parents in direct placements, relative adoptions and step parent adoptions. In addition, he is engaged by agencies to assist in advising birth parents and in completing the final adoption order for adopting couples. From the initial inquiry through to the final adoption order, he has the knowledge and experience to prepare and guide clients through every step of the adoption process. Please do not hesitate to call us to schedule a confidential consultation.
Adoption Group
 Geord’s practice deals with all areas of real estate law and business law, with a particular focus on real estate development. He has lengthy experience in raising private capital under exemptions within the Securities Act and Rules, and has acted for developers of projects in foreign jurisdictions marketing within British Columbia. He also has a niche practice in adoption law |
