Legal Framework for Adoption in India

India’s adoption process is primarily governed by two major laws:

• Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: A secular law permitting adoption across all religions and handling inter-country adoptions.
• Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA), 1956: Applicable to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs, regulating the adoption of children within these communities.

Additionally, the Adoption Regulations, 2021 were introduced to streamline the adoption process, under the supervision of the Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA), ensuring uniformity and efficiency.

Adoption Process in India

1. Eligibility of Prospective Adoptive Parents: The Juvenile Justice Act outlines specific eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents, including Indian residents, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). Both married couples and single parents can adopt, though there are restrictions, such as a single male can only adopt a male child. Prospective adoptive parents must meet age and health criteria, ensuring they are physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially capable of raising a child.
2. Registration and Home Study: Prospective adoptive parents need to register on the designated CARA portal. Following registration, a Home Study Report is prepared by the District Child Protection Unit or authorized foreign agencies (for inter-country adoptions), assessing the family environment and the suitability of the prospective parents.
3. Matching and Placement: Based on the Home Study Report, CARA provides profiles of children available for adoption. Prospective parents may then proceed to meet the child. Once the child is selected, the prospective parents can take temporary custody through pre-adoption foster care, pending the finalization of the adoption process.
4. Adoption Order: The adoption order is issued by the District Magistrate, which legally establishes the relationship between the child and the adoptive parents. For international adoptions, the Hague Adoption Convention mandates the issuance of necessary certifications for the process to be recognized in the adoptive parent’s home country.

Inter-Country Adoption

Inter-country adoptions are allowed under both the Juvenile Justice Act and HAMA. For NRIs, OCI cardholders, and foreigners, the process is governed by CARA in accordance with the Hague Adoption Convention, ensuring legal recognition in both India and the receiving country. Prospective adoptive parents residing abroad must undergo a home study by authorized foreign agencies, and all inter-country adoptions must receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from CARA.

Legal Rights and Responsibilities

The adoption process is designed to secure the rights of the child and adoptive parents:

• Child’s Rights: The adopted child is granted the same rights as a biological child, including inheritance rights. The Child Adoption lawyer plays a vital role in ensuring the child’s best interests are upheld throughout the process.
• Parents’ Rights: Adoptive parents hold full parental rights and responsibilities once the adoption order is issued. This includes legal guardianship, custody, and the ability to make decisions in the best interest of the child.

Adoption from Relatives

The Juvenile Justice Act allows for adoption by relatives, cutting across religious lines. In such cases, prospective adoptive parents must still register and fulfill the necessary procedural requirements, though some eligibility criteria may be waived, especially regarding the age of the prospective parents.

Challenges in the Adoption Process

While the adoption process in India has been streamlined through CARA and the 2022 regulations, delays still pose significant challenges. The lengthy verification processes, especially for inter-country adoptions, can be taxing on families. Courts have recognized this issue, urging authorities to speed up the process. In cases where delays are unjustified, adoptive parents can seek judicial intervention, with the help of a Child Adoption lawyer, to expedite the process.

Conclusion

Adoption is an invaluable act of providing a loving home to a child in need. However, it is a complex legal process that requires careful navigation through the law. A Child Adoption lawyer can provide essential guidance, ensuring that the rights of both the child and the adoptive parents are protected. With proper legal assistance, the adoption process can lead to a fulfilling journey for both the child and the parents.

For further assistance or legal advice on adoption in India, consult a qualified Child Adoption lawyer to make the process smoother and more transparent

1. Parents not able to have their own child due to biological issue.
2. To support the child by providing a better life.

ELIGIBILTY FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS IN INDIA

Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the authority which governs and monitors inter and intra country adoption, CARA is the part of ministry of women and child care

The parents should fulfill the following eligibility criteria for adoption:

1. Indian citizen, NRI, foreign citizen procedures for this three is different.
2. Person of any gender or marital status.
3. Husband and wife must complete 2 years of stable marriage and both must have their consent to adopt.
4. Age difference between the adoptive parents and the child should not be less than 25 years.
5. Adoptive parents should be physically, emotionally, mentally and financially stable.
6. Adoptive parents should not have any life threatening diseases.
7. Parents already having three or more kids are not eligible to adopt but the exception is in case of special needs.
8. Child of any gender can be adopted by a single female but a single male cannot adopt a girl child.
9. Age limit for single parent is restricted to less than 55 years.
10. Adoptive parents cannot have a cumulative age of more than 110 years.
11. The age of the parents as on date of registration should be as per CARA guidelines in order to be eligible for adoption.

LAWS TO ADOPT A CHILD IN INDIA

1. Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) – it comes under the ministry of law and justice.
2. Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (JJ) – in comes under the ministry of women and child development.

HOW TO ADOPT A CHILD?

To adopt a child submission of online application is available at www.cara.nic.in. it is mandatory to register online on CARINGS to adopt a child and if you are unable to register online one can approach the District Protection Officer at the district.

PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION – IN COUNTRY

1. Online registration by parents on CARA website.
2. Selection of preferred Adoption Agency for HSR and State.
3. Generate User ID and Password.
4. Uploading documents within 30 days of registration.
5. Generate registration number
6. Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) conducts Home Study Report (HSR) of the PAPs and uploads it on CARINGS within 30 days from the date of submission of required documents on CARINGS.
7. Suitability of Prospective Adoptive Parent (PAP)s is determined (if not found suitable, PAPs informed with reasons for rejection)
8. PAPs will reserve one child, as per their preference up to 6 children
9. PAPs will visit the adoption agency within 15 days from the date of reservation and finalise.
10. If the child is not finalized within the stipulated time, the PAPs come down in the seniority list.
11. On acceptance of the child by the PAPs, SAA completes the referral and adoption process (on CARINGS).
12. PAPs will take the child in pre-adoption foster care and SAA files petition in the court
13. Issue of Adoption Court order.
14. Post-adoption follow-up report is conducted for a period of two years. 

PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION – IN COUNTRY (ONLINE REGISTRATION)

1. Only for Indian residing citizen.
2. Provide Residential address, telephone no, area code
3. PAN card should be uploaded in the PDF format not exceeding 512 KB.
4. Upload photograph.
5. Provide Email account and mobile number
6. After uploading a registration number will be provided.
7. You have to upload your (single parent) or your family photograph (couple) in .jpg format (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION IN INDIA

1. Photograph of person/s adopting a child (Post Card Size)
2. Birth Certificate
3. Proof of Residence (Addhaar Card/Voter Card/ Driving License/ Passport/ Current Electricity Bill/ Telephone Bill
4. Proof of Income of last year (Salary Slip/ Income Certificate issued by Govt. Department/ Income Tax Return).
5. Marriage Certificate.
6. Divorce Decree.
7. Death Certificate of the spouse.
8. Medical certificate.

PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION – IN COUNTRY TO INTER COUNTRY

Children would move automatically from in-country adoption to inter-country adoption by CARINGS following time schedule as below:

1. After 60 days, if the child is below 5 years of age;
2. After 30 days, if the child is above 5 years of age or is a sibling;
3. After 15 days, if the child has any intellectual or physical disability.

HOW/STEPS/ PROCEDURES TO ADOPT A CHILD IN INDIA

1. REGISTRATION – Adoptive parents has to register with an authorised agency and the agency should be recognized by the Indian Placement Agencies (RIPA) and Special Adoption Agency (SPA). Adoptive parents may visit the Adoption Coordination Agency where they will be guided by the social worker about the paperwork, formalities and general preparation for registration.
2. HOME INSPECTION AND COUNSELING – The social worker assigned by the authorised registered authority will be appointed to visit the adoptive parents home and it should be completed within 3 months from the date of registration as guided by CARA The agency will also organize a counseling session to tutor the adoptive parents about the preparation, motivation, strengths and weakness of the parents. When this process is completed it is reported to the court.
3. CHILD AVAILABILITY – The agency will inform the interested couple about the availability of the child for adoption by sharing the medical reports and other important information. The couple will be given some time to spend with the child.
4. DECISION TO ACCEPT THE CHILD – If the couple are ready to be the adoptive parents of the child than the agency will provide few documents to be signed by the adoptive parents.
5. PETITION TO BE FILED – The lawyer of the adoptive parents will file the petition will all the necessary and important documents attested to it and the adoptive parents has to visit the court and sign the petition in the presence of the court officer.
6. PRE-ADOPTION FOSTER CARE – Before the adoptive parents take the child home, the child is taken to a foster care home so as to understand the activities and habits of the child.
7. COURT VISIT – The adoptive parents along with the adoptive child has to attend the court for the hearing ( hearing is held in closed room with the judge) and the judge may ask few questions and will mention the amount of money that is to be invested in the child’s name.
8. COURT ORDER – when the receipt of investment in the name of the child is shown by the adoptive parents, then the court grants the adoption orders.
9. FOLLOW UP – After the adoption is granted, it is the duty of the agency to keep a check and update reports on the child’s well being for a period of 1-2 years and must submit the report to the court.

At G.S. Bagga & Associates, our practice is focused exclusively on family law. Our extensive knowledge of how the area of law intertwines (and how the law is practically applied) gives us unique insights for prospective adoptive parents, particularly those who want to adopt a child. It is our goal to help you avoid the common adoption pitfalls and ensure the legal process is as smooth and seamless as possible. If you are considering adopting either domestically or internationally, contact us on G.S. Bagga website for a personalized consultation. We will conduct an extensive assessment of your needs and goals and review all your available options. At G.S. Bagga & Associates, we aim to provide skilled representation for all types of adoptions in Delhi.

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1. Parents not able to have their own child due to biological issue.
2. To support the child by providing a better life.

ELIGIBILTY FOR ADOPTIVE PARENTS IN INDIA

Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the authority which governs and monitors inter and intra country adoption, CARA is the part of ministry of women and child care

The parents should fulfill the following eligibility criteria for adoption:

1. Indian citizen, NRI, foreign citizen procedures for this three is different.
2. Person of any gender or marital status.
3. Husband and wife must complete 2 years of stable marriage and both must have their consent to adopt.
4. Age difference between the adoptive parents and the child should not be less than 25 years.
5. Adoptive parents should be physically, emotionally, mentally and financially stable.
6. Adoptive parents should not have any life threatening diseases.
7. Parents already having three or more kids are not eligible to adopt but the exception is in case of special needs.
8. Child of any gender can be adopted by a single female but a single male cannot adopt a girl child.
9. Age limit for single parent is restricted to less than 55 years.
10. Adoptive parents cannot have a cumulative age of more than 110 years.
11. The age of the parents as on date of registration should be as per CARA guidelines in order to be eligible for adoption.

LAWS TO ADOPT A CHILD IN INDIA

1. Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) – it comes under the ministry of law and justice.
2. Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (JJ) – in comes under the ministry of women and child development.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CARA & HAMA

ELIGIBILTY FOR CHILD TO GET ADOPTED IN INDIA

1. Any orphan, abandoned or surrendered child, declared legally free for adoption.
2. Orphan – when the child is without a legal parent or a guardian or the parents are not capable of taking care of the child.
3. Abandoned – when the child is deserted, unaccompanied by parents or a guardian.
4. Surrendered – when the child has been relinquished on account of physical, social and emotional factors which are beyond the control of parents or guardians.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION

1. Application for Adoption.
2. 4 x 6 size photographs (4 copies of husband and wife together).
3. Marriage certificate and Age proof.
4. Reason for Adoption.
5. HIV and Hepatitis Reports.
6. Income certificate.
7. Proof of residence.
8. Investment details.
9. Reference letter from 3 people.
10. Other document required by the agency or the court.

CAN THE ADOPTIVE PARENTS REQUEST FOR A SPECIFIC CHILD?

No, but the adoptive has the choice to give their preferences which are as follows:

1. Gender of the child.
2. Skin complexion.
3. Health condition.

HOW/STEPS/ PROCEDURES TO ADOPT A CHILD IN INDIA

1. REGISTRATION – Adoptive parents has to register with an authorised agency and the agency should be recognized by the Indian Placement Agencies (RIPA) and Special Adoption Agency (SPA). Adoptive parents may visit the Adoption Coordination Agency where they will be guided by the social worker about the paperwork, formalities and general preparation for registration.
2. HOME INSPECTION AND COUNSELING – The social worker assigned by the authorised registered authority will be appointed to visit the adoptive parents home and it should be completed within 3 months from the date of registration as guided by CARA The agency will also organize a counseling session to tutor the adoptive parents about the preparation, motivation, strengths and weakness of the parents. When this process is completed it is reported to the court.
3. CHILD AVAILABILITY – The agency will inform the interested couple about the availability of the child for adoption by sharing the medical reports and other important information. The couple will be given some time to spend with the child.
4. DECISION TO ACCEPT THE CHILD – If the couple are ready to be the adoptive parents of the child than the agency will provide few documents to be signed by the adoptive parents.
5. PETITION TO BE FILED – The lawyer of the adoptive parents will file the petition will all the necessary and important documents attested to it and the adoptive parents has to visit the court and sign the petition in the presence of the court officer.
6. PRE-ADOPTION FOSTER CARE – Before the adoptive parents take the child home, the child is taken to a foster care home so as to understand the activities and habits of the child.
7. COURT VISIT – The adoptive parents along with the adoptive child has to attend the court for the hearing ( hearing is held in closed room with the judge) and the judge may ask few questions and will mention the amount of money that is to be invested in the child’s name.
8. COURT ORDER – when the receipt of investment in the name of the child is shown by the adoptive parents, then the court grants the adoption orders.
9. FOLLOW UP – After the adoption is granted, it is the duty of the agency to keep a check and update reports on the child’s well being for a period of 1-2 years and must submit the report to the court.

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The reason why challenges for single parent adoption is reduced because of the primary factors which is the growing acceptance of one parent families due to separation, divorce and unmarried single women/men raising a child on their own and the secondary factor like financial indecency and  literacy. 

Single parent either unmarried or divorced are allowed to adopt children with some conditions and restrictions. The minimum age limit of single mother adoption in India has been brought down from 30 to 25. For male single parent the minimum adopting age is 25 years.  There should be 21 years of age difference between the adoptive parent and adoptive child. From 25 to 45 years of age single man/woman can adopt a child below the age of 4 years, while those up to the age of 50 are eligible to adopt child between the age of 5 to 8 and for those up to the age of 55, they can adopt between the ages of 9 to 18. You cannot adopt a child after he attain his majority.

An act namely The Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA) was passed by The Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2015. In which the rule of adopting was amended and the law gave permission to single woman to adopt a kid of any gender but for men the Juvenile Justice Act does not lawfully prescribed to adopt a child of opposite gender. In India, usually a single male is not eligible to be an adoptive parent, he may be eligible if he applies through the registered agency.

• What is the procedure of adoption for single woman/man?

Before The Central Adoption Resource Authority, you could only apply for adoption within the state jurisdiction you are residing in. But since 2015 this has changed, the procedure has been centralized. A fantastic organization namely CARA (Central Adoption Resource Authority) is enacted by The Women and Child Welfare Ministry. And for the action of adoption, CARA and Juvenile Justice Act are supplementary acts.  You can apply for adoption on the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) website, upload all the required documents and wait for your turn.

• How long will the procedure take to complete?

Generally, it depends on certain circumstances which are mentioned following:

• The most important thing is what the age of the child is. The younger the child, the harder it will be to adopt.
• The path you chose- Domestic public, Domestic Private, and International adoptions are all very different from each other.
• Do you care about the gender or Learning disabilities or Physical disabilities?

Then ruling Justice Mridula Bhatkar of Bombay High Court observed through a similar case that once a child is given away in the process of adoption, his/her rights to property of his biological father automatically terminates. As the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 says that after the adoption, the child loses all the rights of being a son or a daughter of his/her biological father and family.

Exceptions to the Rule

It is to be noted that an adopted child cannot claim a share in the property of the adoptive parent if the adoptive parent is a disqualified heir in parent’s property. What does the law say about disqualification? The law declares that any person shall not be disqualified from succeeding the rights of property share on the grounds of deformity, defect, and disease. So even if a person is physically unfit then also he/she is eligible for the rights in property share.

The Way to Claim Right in Biological Father’s Property by an Adopted Child

As discussed above that according to the law, the adopted child becomes undeserving of the legal properties of the biological parents after he has been adopted by the adoptive parents, but if the biological parents want to gift the child with their property then that can be done as a personal favor that doesn’t fall under the legal terms. Also, after the adoption in India, the adoptive child becomes legally qualified to claim rights in the property of the adoptive father.

So if you’re planning to adopt a child or you’re an adoptive parent already then you have to take into the consideration the above-mentioned information. It is recommended that before you take any step in the process of child adoption, you must consult a child adoption attorney and talk to him about everything in detail or you may call +91-9213782334 for expert advice by a leading child adoption attorney in India.

Type of Child

From the above-mentioned points, the first one is the type of child you want. Yes, many older children wait for years to find a perfect adoptive parent as compared to infants for whom the adoptive parents are in waiting numbers. It is a fact that most of the adoptive parents want to adopt a younger child than an older child because of various factors.

Type of Adoption

The second one is the type of adoption, if you’re looking for a newborn baby then you may have to wait for years to get one and also, in case of the international child you may have to wait for few years. Adoption of a grown-up child is relatively an easy procedure and can be completed quickly.

Financial Stability

The most important factor of child adoption can be financial stability; if you’re financially strong or you have saved money for this process then your process of child adoption may take lesser time as compared to being financially weak because in that circumstance you have to borrow money and that will definitely be a time-consuming process for you to arrange the required amount.

What is Mandatory to Remember Before Adopting a Child in India?

Before stepping into the process of adoption, you must register for adoption with the licensed adoption agency or CARA (Central Adoption Resource Authority) which is a division of Ministry of Women and Child Development; otherwise you would fall into a deep trouble with the law if you adopt a child from any unlicensed adoption agency, orphanage or street. Also, there are several things that you will be asked at the beginning of the process and depending on your registration the further steps will be processed accordingly.

Basically, if you want to know how much time the adoption process will take then it varies upon case to case. If you fulfill all the requirements easily and fast then the process may be completed within a few months and you can become an adoptive parent. But on the other hand, you must learn that child adoption doesn’t only mean to adopt a child instead it is much more than this as you’re going to be responsible for the life, upbringing, health, education, etc of a life of a child that cannot be taken for granted anyway. You may also consult a child adoption attorney for more details.

Who Is Allowed to Adopt and Can Unmarried Girl Adopt a Child in India?

Of course, an Indian citizen, a Non-Resident of India (NRI), a foreign citizen is allowed to adopt a child in India. There are specific guidelines and documentation process which needs to fulfill by prospective adoptive parents in terms of adopting a child in India. In India, single or unmarried female & male and a married couple is allowed to adopt a child and become adoptive parents, whereas, single male are only allowed to adopt a male child and they don’t hold the eligibility to adopt a female child in India.

Is There Any Upper Age Limit For Adoption?

The parent wishing to adopt a child must be at least 21 years old and there is no such legal upper age limit to adopt a child in India, but the different agencies set their own age limits. These agencies probably consider the maximum age of 55 years of an adoptive parent, financially, physically, emotionally and mentally stable living without any life-threatening risks. For a married couple, they must be married for the minimum of two years to adopt a child, they must be between the age group of 33-55, their combined age must not exceed the 110 years and they cannot have more than three children already in the home. Also, heterosexual couples married a minimum of two years may adopt a child in India.

Burgeoning Single Parent Adoptions

Single parent adoptions becoming a commonplace now, therefore, adoption agencies are now focusing more on single parents to adopt children awaiting homes. It is believed that a single parent is more likely to give much love and care to the adopted child and because they are independent so they can be a good role model for their child. Also, we cannot neglect the fact that there are challenges in growing up a child being a single parent.

So after reading this blog, you can understand that it is not necessary to be married to adopt a child in India, but there are some implications involved which are mandatory. So if you are planning to adopt a child in India then you may read this article carefully to know about that if you’re eligible or not.

Child adoption in India is something that is not everyone’s piece of the action. But if you’ve thought of that then you must ensure that you fulfill the responsibilities up to the full term. Before stepping forward for any action you must do a lot of brainstorming and consult with your family & friends and then only come up to a decision. The starting of the procedure will get you a bunch of decisions, such as what type of adoption you want, which age of the child you want to adopt, etc. Now, what is the first step to start your child adoption process?

1. Why You Want to Adopt?

This is something you need to begin with first; you need to ask yourself about it that why you’re adopting a child? Are you really prepared for that? Have you collected all the relevant information about it? Only after finding the answers of all of these then move ahead.

2. Cost of Adoption

Of course, adopting a child in India is not so expensive, but there are costs involved which can’t be neglected such as visiting to child, home study, getting your home ready to welcome the child. There is no such huge cost involved in the adoption as you may think.

3. Understanding the Eligibility for Adoption

Make sure that you’re eligible to adopt a child in India as the conditions applied on;

• Intended parents are generally between the ages of 25-50.
• You don’t have to own a house for child adoption.
• You don’t have to have a predetermined high-income.
• People with disabilities are also allowed to adopt.

4. Whom You Want to Adopt?

Yes, it is important to be clear about whom you want to add in your family whether a toddler, an infant, young child or a grown-up child. It’s up to you so you must decide that and also, if you’ve already kids in your home then make sure that they are comfortable and support your decision totally so that your decision doesn’t kill their happiness.

Above stated are the points which help you understanding that how do you start the child adoption process, so that would help you a lot if you’ve decided or deciding to adopt a child.

In this blog, we will discuss on the topic that what happens to the child custody after the death of custodial parent in India. Read the full blog carefully to understand each step.

In case, a custodial parent dies then the non-custodial parent or the other family members may be considered for the custody of the child. But before you take any step ahead you need to understand the proper procedures to follow with the family court to officially obtain the custody of the child in India. The following information related to the child custody in India following the death of a parent can help you prepare.

Child Custody after a Parent Passes Away

To take the decision of custody of the child after the custodial parent dies is a difficult one. But following are the candidates who can be considered as the guardians thereafter and can be given the custody of the child on the possible terms.

1. Non-custodial biological parent
2. Grandparents
3. Close relatives

How a Third Party can obtain the Child Custody?

In such types of cases, court may also consider the third-party to obtain the custody of the child. Third-party may be a close family friend who supports the child custody and can become a legal guardian of the child. This happens when the child has lost his/her custodial parent or in the following cases;

1. When the close relatives doesn’t support the child custody.
2. When the third-party has already a well-established relationship/bond with the child.
3. When the third-party custody serves the best child’s interest.

These are the circumstances when the custody of the child can be given to the third-party formally. But if the third-party individuals wishing to become the legal guardians of the child then they must come forward immediately and show their interest to the court regarding the child’s custody.

For more information on the above topic, contact an expert advocate who can guide you to take the following steps in an effective manner. You can call at +91-9213782334.

Adopting a child is something which may change your life forever and your family would get complete with this but before getting into this you need to fulfill some requirements to adopt a child. So, if you’ve decided to adopt a child then you must focus on the following things below so that you get prepared for that procedure.
You must have had heard about the speculations related to the adoption of a child in India but today we will take you to the real scenario of adoption in India and what basically you need to have must for that. It also depends upon the factor that from where you’re adopting a child, understanding the requirements initially will only help you in the further journey of adoption.

These are the Requirements for Adopting a Child

• Medical Health – The medical health of the intended adoptive parents must be stable and balanced, so as to take the full procedure of adoption in a flow without any interruption. If any of the parents suffering from any kind of serious illness or disease then the medical copy attested by their physician must be submitted stating the medical condition. Along with this other member of the family should also provide their medical stability.
• Mental Health – Same as the medical health, mental health is also necessary to be proven that it is stable and the intended adoptive parents are mental health to adopt a child and treat him/her well. In case, the mental health of any of the parents is unstable or any kind of mental illness is there than the parents must submit the complete medical report of the illness acknowledged by the Doctor.
• Criminal History – You need to have a clear criminal record in case getting the adoption process done easily if any criminal history found then you will have to submit the personal statement copy of the incidents happened and charges applied on you. In some cases, you could be debarred to adopt a child.
• Marital Status – It can play the major role in adopting a child as the adoption may vary according to your marital status. Single parents have other ways of adopting a child and married parents have other ways. The adoption agency may ask you to deposit the documents if required.
• History of Child Abuse – All the family members of the intended adoptive parents above the age of 18 must undergo the process of clearance of child abuse. If any of the child abuse cases found in the family it may interrupt the child adoption and might become unsuccessful.
• Financial Stability – So the most important thing in raising a child is financial stability. You need to prove that you’re financially strong enough to provide the child with all the needful and essential resources in terms of securing a child’s life. These basic things are education, health and sanitation, food and home.
• The environment at Home – The adoption agency ensures that the home of the intended adoptive parents going to adopt a child has a safe and blissful environment at home so as to raise a child in the healthy environment.

What is the Minimum Age Required Adopting a Child

In India, the regulation and the law states that the minimum age required of the parents to adopt a child must be 25 years older than the child. To adopt a child of the age of 4 or below the parent’s maximum age must be 90 years or less. For the adoption of a child between the ages of 4-8, the parent’s age should be 100 years or less. To adopt a child of the age 8 years and above, the parent’s age should be maximum 110 years or less.
These were the essential requirements to be fulfilled by the intended adoptive parents in terms of adopting a child without sacrificing the resources to be provided to the child to make his/her life secure.