Legalities of adopting overseas children and bringing them into Australia. Any help will do!?

Question

I am thinking about adopting my cousins so that i may bring them to Australia, this is all with the consent of my Aunt, however i am finding it difficult to find the information i need. If anyone can tell me where i can find some info or if they have done this and have any pointers on how to even start the paperwork i would be very greatful

Answer 1

I do not know if this can be done - or the process involved.

You would be best to check with your state government department on the process involved etc. (ie - DOCS - or - Dept of Community Services).

For example - in NSW - this link has contact details.

http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/DOCS/STA...

(to get the above - I googled 'adoption NSW' - and the link came up)

Adoptions in Australia are handled by the state government of each state - and they can advise you of the process involved.

Call them - and explain your situation - and they will tell you what is allowed etc.

ETA: So their parents are still alive then??

Then I think you should try to help the whole family move.

Sponsor them - or something like that.

If they are family - I'm sure that would help.

It would be horrible to seperate the children from the parents.

I've lived it - it's not a fairy tale - no matter the reason.

Get in touch with the Immigration department.

Answer 2

Where are your cousins ? and why would you want to separate them from their mother ? how old are your cousins