HOW TO LEGALLY ADOPT A CHILD IN NIGERIA

HOW TO LEGALLY ADOPT A CHILD IN NIGERIA

Adopting a child is one of the most beautiful family decisions anyone can make. It is also one of the most legally sensitive processes you will embark on.

One wrong move and what should be a story of love could turn into years of court cases or even criminal allegations of child trafficking.

In Nigeria, adoption is not done by word of mouth or by just taking a child home. It must be done legally through the Family Court, in strict compliance with the Child’s Rights Law.

The process begins with an application to the Family Court. You must first be declared a “fit and proper person” by the Social Welfare Department. After investigations, interviews and background checks, the court may then issue an Adoption Order, which legally transfers parental rights from the biological parents (or the State) to you.

But many people get it wrong by trying to do it on their own or through middlemen. That is a disaster waiting to happen.

Without a Lawyer, you may sign fake documents, deal with unapproved orphanages or adopt a child illegally, offenses punishable by law.

A Lawyer ensures every step is right, filing the right court documents, legal representation, etc. He protects you from scam, emotional distress and issues.

Adoption should bring you peace and fulfillment, not regret.

So before you begin, get a Lawyer. In adoption, love may lead the way but the law must clear the path.

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