Adoptions

Adoptions are regulated in Alberta under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. 

Adoption entails the legal formation of parental rights over a child.  These legal rights are fundamentally in kind with that of a biological parent, and typically there is an extinguishing of a biological parent’s rights.

A person may proceed with an adoption because they have been a longstanding stepparent, or foster parent, or in cases where there is an adoption of a young child.

The province of Alberta provides an overview of adoptions and the types of adoptions that are legally permitted in Alberta. 

To proceed with an adoption typically the child that a parent is seeking to adopt resides in Alberta, with the exception of interprovincial and international adoptions.

In addition to the establishment of fundamental rights there are also fundamental responsibilities that are established with adoptions that clients need to be aware of.

To proceed with an adoption, an application needs to go before a Justice at the Alberta Court of Kings Bench.

Specific biographic information and evidence will need to be provided in an adoption application. Failing to complete the required application components will hinder the success of an adoption application.

Do not hesitate to speak to an experienced family lawyer to complete your adoption application by contacting our office for a free consultation by calling our office at 1-866-278-4187, or emailing info@familycentrallaw.com, or by clicking on our consultation page.  

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