Adoption Home Study Hong Kong: What to Expect and How to Prepare
What the SWD adoption home study in Hong Kong actually involves — visits, flat size rules, interview topics, and how to handle small apartments.
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Alternatives to the SWD Adoption Leaflet in Hong Kong (2026)
The SWD 12-page leaflet tells you the rules but not the strategy. Here are the best alternatives for families who need more than a summary to navigate adoption in HK.
Best Adoption Guide for Same-Sex Couples in Hong Kong (2026)
The B v B Dec 2024 ruling opened the sole applicant route for same-sex families. Which resource actually explains how it works in practice — and what SWD still won't tell you?
Best Hong Kong Adoption Resource for Expats in a Small Flat
Which adoption resource actually helps expats in small HK flats? Comparing guides, forums, solicitors, and SWD materials for dual-constraint buyers.
Hong Kong Adoption Agencies: ISS-HK, Mother's Choice, and Po Leung Kuk Compared
The three accredited adoption bodies in Hong Kong — what each one specialises in, who they're right for, and how to choose between them versus going directly through SWD.
Hong Kong Adoption Fees and Costs: What to Budget For
Full breakdown of Hong Kong adoption costs — guardian ad litem fees, court filing fees, solicitor costs, and what's free through SWD versus paid through Accredited Bodies.
Hong Kong Adoption Documents Checklist: What You Need to Submit
Complete checklist of documents required for a Hong Kong SWD adoption application — police clearance, medical exam, financial proof, and what order to get them.
Hong Kong Adoption Guide vs Family Solicitor: Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a comprehensive HK adoption guide to hiring a family solicitor. Which option gives you a complete strategy for the 12-24 month process?
Hong Kong Adoption Requirements: Age, Residency, and Marriage Rules
Full breakdown of Hong Kong adoption eligibility: age gaps, 12-month residency, marriage duration, expat rules, and what disqualifies applicants.
Hong Kong Adoption Timeline: Step-by-Step from Briefing to Court Order
How long adoption takes in Hong Kong — the exact steps, typical waiting times at each stage, and what causes delays from application to District Court order.
Adoption vs Guardianship in Hong Kong: Which Path Is Right for Your Family?
Comparing adoption and guardianship under Hong Kong law — what each creates legally, when guardianship is the better choice, and how adoption compares to continuing IVF.
Special Needs Adoption in Hong Kong: Who the Waiting Children Are
The reality of adopting a child with special needs in Hong Kong — what 'special needs' means in practice, which children are available, and how the matching process works.
How to Adopt in Hong Kong After the Mainland China Ban (2024)
The Aug 2024 PRC adoption closure changed everything for HK families. Here are the pathways that remain open — local, intercountry, and kinship exceptions.
Intercountry Adoption from Hong Kong: Hague Convention, Countries, and China's Closure
Which countries Hong Kong residents can adopt from, how the Hague Convention framework applies, China's 2024 adoption ban, and the ISS-HK process for India and Thailand.
After the Adoption Order: Legal Rights, Birth Certificates, and Residency in Hong Kong
What happens after Hong Kong adoption is granted — new birth certificate, inheritance rights, permanent residency status, immigration implications, and root tracing as an adult.
Same-Sex and Single-Parent Adoption in Hong Kong: What the Law Actually Allows
The legal reality of same-sex and sole applicant adoption in Hong Kong — the B v B ruling, the sole applicant route, what courts have held, and what it means in practice.
Step-Parent and Relative Adoption in Hong Kong: How It Works Under Cap. 290
Step-parent adoption and relative adoption in Hong Kong — the legal process, the re-adoption rule, consent requirements, and how the court handles these applications.