Adult Adoption Ontario

Our Adoption Lawyer Can Help With Your Adoption Agreements

In Ontario, an adoption results in an individual taking on all parental responsibilities for an adopted child. If you are seeking to adopt a child through the public or private system, it is imperative to retain experienced counsel who can provide you with legal guidance at each step of the process.

Types of Adoption and Adoption Lawyers

Step-Parent Adoption

Adopt your step-child by applying directly to a court for an adoption order. We assist with step-parent adoptions in Ontario.

Adult Adoptions

Adults, including step-children, can be adopted! You can learn more here. We assist with adult adoptions in Ontario.

International Adoption*

Adopt a child who resides outside of Canada. Fresh Legal LLP can assist with contacting an intercountry adoption licensee to assist with facilitating a successful adoption.

Private Adoption*

Adopt a child who was placed for adoption by a Licensee or through a private adoption agency.

Public Adoption*

Adopt a child who was placed in permanent care of a Children’s Aid Society (also known as “Extended Society Care” and formerly known as “Crown Wardship”). Fresh Legal LLP has extensive experience dealing with Children’s Aid Societies, including through the adoption process.

*Fresh Legal LLP does not assist with international, private, or public adoptions.

What is Openness?

Openness is the legal right of a birth parent to have contact with the birth child. Once a child is placed for adoption, the birth family can apply to the court for an openness order. Fresh Legal LLP can assist at all stages of the openness process including negotiation, mediation and litigation if necessary.

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