Adoption Canada

Adoption Canada

Adoption in Canada involves the legal process whereby adoptive parents (usually a married couple) become legal parents of a child (that isn’t their biological child). These parents become responsible for the child and assume all of the legal rights that a biological parent would have with their children.

Different ways of adopting in Canada

In Canada, you can either adopt through a public agency or through a private agency. Adopting through a public agency means that the processes are more controlled and the child’s wellbeing and safety is the foremost concern throughout the adoption process.

Adoption costs in Canada

There are no costs involved in adopting through a public agency in Canada.

Waiting period

Waiting periods can vary but you can expect to wait at least one year. If you are looking for a newborn child, this could delay the waiting period (it could take you at least 5 years to adopt a newborn baby).

Adoption laws throughout Canada

Adoption laws vary amongst the different provinces in Canada because each province has provincial jurisdiction when it comes to adoption. It is possible to adopt a child from another province in Canada but this won’t make the process easier (you will simply have to adhere to your province’s adoption laws as well as the adoption laws in the province you are adopting from).

How to go about adopting a child:

The best advice would be to get as much information as you can. It is also advisable to see an adoption lawyer as he or she would be able to give you the legal advice you need to move forward when you are adopting a child. Whether you are thinking about adopting through a public agency or a private agency, we have the information that you need to make the right decisions! Contact us for adoption legal advice in Canada!