adoptor

An adoptor is a person or entity that officially takes on responsibility for another, typically a child. This legal process severs the biological ties of the birth parents and establishes new, permanent legal relationships with the adoptive parents. Adoption provides a family for children who cannot be raised by their birth parents and offers a way for individuals or couples to become parents. The motivations for adoption can vary widely, including infertility, a desire to provide a home for a child in need, or family planning.

The adoption process is governed by laws that vary by jurisdiction, but generally involves a period of assessment for prospective adoptors, matching with a child, and legal finalization. This can include home studies, background checks, and court proceedings. Adoptors must meet specific criteria, which may include age, marital status, financial stability, and emotional readiness. Children can be adopted domestically or internationally. Different types of adoption exist, such as open adoption, where contact is maintained with birth parents, and closed adoption, where all identifying information is sealed. The goal of adoption is to ensure the best interests of the child are met.