Child Adoption Lawyers

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Helping you through adoption matters in Singapore

We pride ourselves on our extensive legal expertise and a distinguished track record recognised by Benchmark Litigation, Asian Legal Business, Singapore Business Review, and Doyle's Guide. With over 30 years of history our commitment to excellence has earned the trust of major banks such as DBS, UOB, OCBC, and Maybank. When you choose us, you're choosing a safe and trusted partner.

Navigating adoption in Singapore

Adoption begins with understanding the eligibility criteria. To adopt a child in Singapore, the following requirements must be met:

  • Child's age and marital status: The child must be below 21 years old and single.
  • Applicant's age: The applicant must be at least 25 years old.
  • Age gap: The applicant must be at least 21 years older (but not more than 50 years older) than the child.

Moreover, solitary male applicants are not permitted to adopt female children, and joint adoption is restricted to married couples. The Adoption of Children Act (ACA) grants the Court the power to make exceptions to these requirements. Exceptions may be made in cases where the child and the applicant are blood relatives, or when both parties in a marriage are at least 25 years old, and they seek to jointly adopt a child less than 21 years below their respective ages.

Consent plays a pivotal role in adoption proceedings, and relevant parties must provide their consent, including:

  • The child's parents.
  • The child's grandparents (if the child's parents are below 21 years old).
  • The child's guardian (if applicable).
  • The child's custodian (in cases of non-parent custody).
  • The financial supporter of the child (if not the child's parents).
  • The applicant's spouse (if applicable).

Adoption orders can be unconditional, conditional (with specific conditions set by the court), or interim (with probationary terms). Your journey towards adoption begins with us, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.

Fixed, clear & transparent fees

Adoption Fees

With consent $3,590

Dispensation of Service $4,990

Call Us: +65 6854 5336
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Work with an award winning team

Straits Times Best Law Firms 2025

PKWA Law has been recognised in The Straits Times ranking of “Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025” for the fifth consecutive year.

Leading Family & Divorce Law Firm 2024

For the 8th consecutive year we were recognised by Doyles as a leading family law firm in Singapore.

Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2024

For the 5th year in a row we have been named as a leading Family law firm in Benchmark Litigation 2024 awards.

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Why do clients choose us?

We have over 30 years of history, and more than 100 employees. We are an established family law firm you can count on.
Our fees are fixed and affordable from the outset so that you can have peace of mind from the get-go.
We have excellent reviews and testimonials from numerous clients across various independent platforms.
Our team are consistently recognized as leading lawyers by the Straits Times, and other leading publications.
We are trusted by leading corporations such as DBS, OCBC, UOB, Maybank, HSBC, Citibank, and CPF Board.
We usually offer a free first consultation so you can make an informed decision on whether to proceed.

Meet some of our adoption team 

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Jessica Chow

Jessica Chow

Derek Choo Heng Han

Derek Choo Heng Han

Charlene Nah

Charlene Nah

Low Jin Liang

Low Jin Liang

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