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Adoption

Victor · 2009-06-12 02:12:34

In Ireland, who can legally adopt? Can more than two people adopt the same child at the same time?

12-06-2009 2:12am

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In Ireland, who can legally adopt? Can more than two people adopt the same child at the same time?

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#2 12-06-2009 10:46am

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Applicants must be resident in Ireland, good moral character, must have means to support the child and generally be a suitable person to have parental rights/duties (Adoption Act 1952)

The Adoption Act 1991 says that the applicant/s must be married;or natural mother; or the natural father; or a relative of the child; or a widow/er.

A child can only have two legal parents.

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