Adopting a Child
Deciding to adopt a child can be a rewarding experience, providing the opportunity to those unable to have children of their own to raise a family, as well as offering a child the chance to grow up in a loving and nurturing environment. However, the process is often lengthy and challenging, and involves a number of legal implications which can be hard to navigate without the advice of a legal expert who specialises in adoption law.
At Rotheras we have considerable experience in working with families who wish to adopt, and can advise you on the process from start to finish.
Whether you are looking to adopt a stepchild or a child in care, need help with an Adoption Order or your own child is potentially being placed for adoption by the local authority, we can help.
Why use Rotheras for Adoption Law?
We are members of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme (formerly Children Panel).
We can advise on a wide range of matters, from straightforward adoptions to the rights of birth parents.
We can advise on alternatives if they are more appropriate in your situation, such as Child Arrangements Orders, parental responsibility or a Special Guardianship Order.
We can help you if you are the birth parent and have parental responsibility of a child who is being adopted and you disagree with the adoption or an application for a Placement Order to enable the local authority to place your child for adoption.
We can advise you if you are a birth parent looking to challenge an Adoption Order.
We can communicate with you through whichever method you would prefer, whether that’s face to face, phone, email or Skype/video call.
We have a network of seven branch offices across Nottingham, all of which offer family and child care services.
We can help you with:
- Adopting a child when you are a:
- Relative
- Stepparent or foster parent
- Carer
- Same Sex Couple
- Local authority adoption
- International adoption
- Post-adoption issues
- Placement Orders
- Special Guardianship Orders
- Child Arrangements Orders
- Parental Responsibility
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“We handle clients with sensitivity and understanding throughout”
Ann-Marie Bowman
Partner
Posted January 27, 2020
This was my first experience using a solicitor, something I felt quite daunted about. Rothera Sharp (Greg and Petra) put me at ease and were very helpful.
Mollie Fish
Posted January 27, 2020
Last year I experienced a car accident, as a front seat passenger. I put forward a personal injury claim with Rothera Sharp. From start to finish, my claim has been dealt with efficiently and professionally, and I have always felt my best interests were considered. All communications were made via letter or email to inform me of all further updates. My claim has now come to an end and I am very happy with the overall outcome. I would recommend Rothera Sharp for their service.
Samya Green
Posted February 4, 2020
We cannot recommend Chris Powell of Rothera Sharp more highly. Mr Powell demonstrated the upmost professionalism with a high level of knowledge of the area for which he was representing us. Anyone needing representation/advice regarding the area of haulage will find that Chris Powell and Rothera Sharp are the best choice.
Karen Walker
Posted February 4, 2020
Claim dealt with efficiently and to a satisfactory conclusion. Wayne Vickers visited me at home initially and explained everything thoroughly. Professional service throughout. Recommended
Clare Stevens
Ann-Marie Bowman
Partner & Chairwoman
Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of Nottingham based law firm Rotheras. Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in family law, dealing with all aspects of children matters.
Ruth Tyas
Associate Solicitor
Ruth specialises in all aspects of family law and since 2010 she has been an accredited specialist in private law children matters and in domestic abuse where urgent protective remedies are required.
Sally Hartland
Associate Solicitor
Sally Hartland is a Family, Matrimonial and Child Law specialist based at our offices in The Lace Market.
Rebecca Lister
Solicitor
Rebecca Lister is a Solicitor within our Family Department and specialises in children and child care proceedings, regularly representing parents during care proceedings.
Chris Bradshaw
Family Law Executive
Chris specialises in children matters and provides support to Ann-Marie Bowman.
Sue Dutton
Legal Executive
Sue Dutton is a Legal Executive in the Family and Childcare department at Rotheras and is based at our Long Eaton office.
Beccy Rodham
Paralegal
Beccy Rodham is a Paralegal in Rotheras Family Law department and is based at our Lace Market office.
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