Adoption of Children in Scotland

The Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 modernised, improved and extended the system of adoption in Scotland.  This new edition takes account of the developments in the intervening years and provides a valuable resource for practitioners, social workers and all others supporting the adoption process. Author Morag Jack provides in-depth practical advice on, and guidance through, this complex legal area.

1.     Adoption

2.     Who may adopt

3.     The child

4.     Placement of a child for adoption

5.     Petition for adoption

6.     Permanence order

7.     Curator ad litem and reporting office

8.     Reports

9.     Petitions:  procedure

10.   Opposed petitions

11.   Making the order:  Registrar General

12.   Amendment and revocation

13.   Appeal

14.   Expenses

Morag Jack is an Advocate.