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]. Paul J Watson Solicitor, 116 Borough Rd, Middlesbrough, TS1 2ES.
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