{"id":68255,"date":"2025-02-19T09:58:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alertindianews.in\/?p=68255"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:58:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:58:43","slug":"explained-how-single-father-adoption-works-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alertindianews.in\/?p=68255","title":{"rendered":"Explained: How Single Father Adoption Works In India"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 34-year-old Mumbai man, who long dreamt of being a father, became a parent on Sunday after adopting a three-year-old boy from an orphanage in Ahmedabad. It was the first adoption by a single man in the city, a Times Of India<\/a> report said.<\/p>\n

The journey to adoption was not easy. The man, who was sceptical of relationships but always yearned to be a father, underwent a nearly three-year process through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA). He navigated stringent criteria before finally being matched with his son.<\/p>\n

“Marriage and parenthood are not the same,” the man told ToI. “When I gained confidence that I could be a responsible parent and informed my parents about my decision to adopt, I applied in 2022.”<\/p>\n

In India, single men are permitted to adopt children, but specific regulations govern the process to ensure the child’s welfare and best interests.<\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria for Single Men Adopting in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A prospective single male adopter must be at least 25 years old.<\/li>\n
Single men are allowed to adopt male children only; adopting a female child is not permitted. (Single women can adopt both male and female children.)<\/li>\n
There should be a minimum age difference of 21 years between the adoptive father and the child.<\/li>\n
The prospective adoptive parent must be physically fit, financially stable, intellectually aware, and motivated to adopt and provide proper care.<\/li>\n

Both single and divorced individuals are eligible to adopt if they meet the necessary conditions and follow the adoption rules set by CARA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Legal Framework\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
The adoption process in India is regulated by the Juvenile Justice<\/a> (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, allowing single men and women to adopt, subject to specific conditions.<\/p>\n
Adoption Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Registration: Prospective adoptive parents must register online through the CARA or approach a recognised adoption agency.<\/li>\n
Home Study Report: A social worker conducts a home study to assess the suitability of the applicant, evaluating factors like financial stability, health, and preparedness for adoption.<\/li>\n
Child Referral: Based on preferences and availability, the adoption agency matches the applicant with a child and shares relevant details, including medical history.<\/li>\n
Acceptance: If the applicant is comfortable with the match, they sign the necessary documents to proceed.<\/li>\n
Legal Process: The adoption agency files a petition in court. Upon satisfaction, the court finalises the adoption, granting legal parental rights to the adopter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Age Limit For Single Parents Adopting a Child<\/strong><\/p>\n
The age criteria for single adoptive parents in India, as per the CARA regulations under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, are:<\/p>\n
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Up to 45 years old – Can adopt a child below 4 years of age<\/li>\n
Up to 50 years old – Can adopt a child between 5 to 8 years old<\/li>\n
Up to 55 years old – Can adopt a child between 9 to 18 years old<\/li>\n
Above 55 years old – Not eligible to adopt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cost of Adopting a Child In India<\/strong><\/p>\n
Adopting a child in India involves regulated fees set by the CARA. The registration and home study report cost Rs 6,000, while a child care corpus fee of Rs 50,000 is required.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Additional expenses include legal fees ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 50,000 and post-adoption follow-up fees of Rs 2,000 per visit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If international parents adopt from India, costs can rise to $30,000-$40,000, (Rs 26 lakh to Rs 37 lakh) covering agency fees, legal formalities, and travel expenses.<\/p>\n
\u200bA 34-year-old Mumbai man, who long dreamt of being a father, became a parent on Sunday after adopting a three-year-old boy from an orphanage in Ahmedabad.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A 34-year-old Mumbai man, who long dreamt of being a father, became a parent on Sunday after adopting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":68256,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t