Agreement to the making of a parental order in respect of my child. Section 54 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008
| Published date | 21 March 2018 |
| Subject Matter | Adoption forms |
Agreement to the making of a
parental order in respect of my child
Section 54 or 54A of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008
Name of child………………..……….................……………......
Before signing this form you are advised to seek legal advice about agreeing to the making of a parental order and the effect on your parental rights. If you are making this agreement outside the United Kingdom you should seek legal advice about the law in the country concerned. Information about finding a family law solicitor is available on the Law Society website at www.lawsociety.org.uk. Information about finding a family law barrister is available on the Bar Council website at http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/using-a-barrister/find-a-barrister.
You can find out more about legal aid for family matters, including whether you may eligible for legal aid, on the Gov.UK site at: www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid or you can telephone the Civil Legal Advice direct helpline on
0345 345 4345.
I agree to a parental order being made in respect of __________________________________ (my child), who is the child to whom the attached certified copy of the entry in the Register of Live Births relates. in favour of
*[______________________________________________(the named prospective parents)]
If a parental order is made in respect of my child, I understand that I will no longer legally be treated as the parent and that my child will become part of the family of the applicant(s).
I understand that I may withdraw my agreement at any time until the court makes the parental order. If I do withdraw my agreement and want my child returned to me, I understand that I must notify the court that I have changed my mind and I must, at all times, act through the court and not approach the applicants directly.
I have not received any payment or reward from any person making arrangements for the parental order for my child.
*[I have taken legal advice] / *[I have not taken legal advice, but I have been advised to do so],
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