Question & Answers (FAQ):
- How long does the court process for legal adoption take?
The process usually takes about 4 to 6 months.
2. Can I adopt as a single adoptive parent?
Yes, however it is usually not encouraged. Also, the JPN Officer will consider the gender of the single adoptive parent. If the adoptive parent is a male, he can only adopt a male child. It is the same if the adoptive parent is a female, she can only adopt a female child.
3. Can I adopt a child without a birth certificate?
If the child was born in this country but is without a birth certificate, then the application for the late registration of birth must be made first.
4. Can the birth parents take back the child after the adoption has been formalized?
No. The adoptive parents’ rights as to the child is final once the adoption Order has been made and the new birth certificate has been issued.
5. How much does it cost to adopt a child in Malaysia?
The legal fees will usually vary from solicitor to solicitor depending on the complexity of the matter.
6. When do I engage a lawyer for child adoption?
Once the adoptive parents have been made known that there is a child ready to be adopted.
7. Can a single woman adopt a child in Malaysia?
Yes, however it is usually not encouraged. She must be financially strong and have a goof family support.