51 Adoption by one person
Adoption and Children Act 2002 (2002 c 38) | Legislation

51  Adoption by one person

(1)     An adoption order may be made on the application of one person who has attained the age of 21 years and is not married [or a civil partner].

(2)     An adoption order may be made on the application of one person who has attained the age of 21 years if the court is satisfied that the person is the partner of a parent of the person to be adopted.

(3)     An adoption order may be made on the application of one person who has attained the age of

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