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Children

We know there is nothing more important to you than your children and that facing the prospect of not seeing them as often you might like can be exceptionally difficult.

The McKinstry Company’s family lawyers will do everything they can to achieve the best outcome for you and your children.

We have years of experience negotiating in difficult child-related circumstances for married and cohabiting couples and even grandparents and other caregivers.

We look forward to getting you the result you need.

Adoption

Adopting a child is a life-changing decision - both for the parents and the child.

We can help you at every stage in the adoption process, from when you are initially considering adoption and want to know more about the legal process involved, to drafting the paperwork and appearing in Court on your behalf.

Adoption can occur in a number of situations: for example, it may be step-parent adoption, where you are a step-parent who wants to adopt your partner’s child. You may be a couple - male/female or same sex, married or not. You may even be a single parent who can provide a loving environment for a child to grow up in. You may already have children. There are many other scenarios too. In each case we can assist.

Every case is different with some adoptions being opposed, some where the other natural parent cannot be found and many where the process is very easy with everyone involved in agreement from the start.

In every case though the adoption process is an emotional one which can be stressful along the way, albeit with a happy outcome at the end. We bear this in mind and will keep you informed as well as being available for questions at every stage in the process.