kinship orders quick guide

OUR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO ADOPTION, RESIDENCE & SPECIAL GUARDIANSHIP ORDERS
ADOPTION
RESIDENCE
SPECIAL
GUARDIANSHIP
How long would the order last for?
Permanent
Until child is
16 years
Until child is
18 years
Will I get parental responsibility?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Is anyone else with parental responsibility able to
make an application to the Court without the
Court’s prior permission?
No
Yes
No
Will I have greater rights than the other people
who have parental responsibility?
N/A
No
Yes
Does the order remove the legal rights of anyone
else with parental responsibility?
Yes
No
No
Will I be able to claim child benefits and
tax credits?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Does the order remove the parents’ obligation to
support the child financially?
Yes
No
No
Might I get financial support from the Local
Authority if I am financially assessed as eligible?
Yes
No
Yes
Might I get help with my legal costs from the
Local Authority?
Yes
Yes
No
You can find out more in our Legal Guides, available free of charge on request. We also have
detailed information on our website at www.pauljwatson.com.
Free initial appointments are available to all clients, irrespective of your financial circumstances.
Call us on 01642 293427 or email [email protected].
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