Adopting a child from Iraq?

Question

I am 40 and don't have any children of my own. My spouse is from Iraq and we live happily here in England. What are my chances of adoption of a child from Iraq and how do I start the process or start my enquiries?

Answer 1

I got this from the US government web site on foreign adoption:

"Iraqi law does not currently permit full adoptions as they are generally understood"

England must have a similar site.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Iraq doesn't allow adoption.  None of the Muslim world allow adoption.

Answer 3

Iraq may not allow for full adoption (changing the last name of a child is not allowed in Islam) but there is a possibility of bringing a child over for some sort of foster care. A great deal of their orphanages have been destroyed, so God knows it's needed. I work with Iraqi children, and am Iraqi myself, so I may be able to help you out. Email me if you're interested at: [e-mail]

As a side note, I greatly admire what you aim to do, not many people are willing to adopt children from an 'enemy' country, despite the urgent need.

Answer 4

your first stop should be a solicitor to make sure that everything is legal and above board. Your solicitor should be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck

Answer 5

Unfortunately Iraq does not allow intercountry adoption, see the link below for explanation. It is from a US website but i think it applies to brits too. Wolfmuslim you are wrong - some islamic countries do allow adoption. My husband is from iran and was adopted as a baby and we are thinking of adopting a child from iran in the future.