Adoption fees
Financial assessments are completed on an individual basis. There will also be a court fee at the time of making the application for an adoption order. This is currently £120 at county court or £30 at magistrates court per application.
Children and young people's services will in very exceptional circumstances, assist with the court fees, for example applications to adopt a large sibling group.
A solicitor will not normally be required, as any legal complications will usually be dealt with by children and young people's services freeing the child for adoption through court proceedings. Contested adoptions need a solicitor. It may be possible for the local authority to meet the costs.
Once a child is placed with you, you are entitled to receive child benefit. Some children with disabilities are also eligible for state benefits in their own right.
Occasionally, where there are special circumstances related to the child's needs and depending upon your financial circumstances, an adoption allowance may be available. Walsall will pay adoption allowances for sibling groups, children with disabilities and therapeutic needs for limited needs for limited time periods.
Contact us
Fostering and Adoption Services in Walsall
106 Essington Road
New Invention
Willenhall WV12 5EX
Enquiries Freephone 0800 923 3706
All other calls 0845 111 2834
Fax 01922 493824
Email familyplacementsservices@walsall.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 11 August 2008