Qualification Criteria
To begin the adoption process you must meet the eligibility criteria.
1. Minimum age
An individual or both if a couple, must be over 21 years of age.
2. Specified offences
Where an individual or another member of their household has committed or been cautioned for a specified criminal offence at age 18 or over, they will not be considered eligible to adopt.
3. Residency
A couple must have been habitually resident in part of the British Isles for at least one year ending with the date of the application to the court for an Adoption Order.
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