Category: Adoption Law

The adoption process in Queensland is managed by the government organisation Adoption Services Queensland.  A child’s Stepparent (being either married or in a de facto relationship with the parent of the child) can make an application to adopt the child if they can satisfy the below criteria: The Stepparent is an adult. The Stepparent is an Australian Citizen or the spouse of an Australian Citizen. The Stepparent is ordinarily resident and living in Queensland.  The Stepparent has lived with the...