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EFIS 56, May 2014 : Adoption

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The Ministry of Justice has recently amended Adoption forms A58, A59, A60, A61 and their accompanying notes to reflect the introduction of same sex marriage on 29th March and the creation of the new Family Court on 22nd April.

In addition, the Ministry of Justice also amended the notes which accompany A63 and FP25 for the same reasons.

Subscribers to this range should use the latest versions of these amended forms immediately.

Forms affected

A58 Application for an adoption order section 46 Adoption and Children Act 2002 New/Amended
A59 Application for a Convention Adoption Order Section 46 Adoption and Children Act 2002 New/Amended
A60 Application for an adoption order (excluding a Convention adoption order) New/Amended
A61 Application for an order for parental responsibility prior to adoption abroad New/Amended
A63 Application for an Order to Annul a Convention Adoption or Convention Adoption Order or for an Overseas Adoption or Determination under Section 91 to Cease to be Valid (Form A63) New/Amended
FP25 Witness Summons New/Amended

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