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Supreme Court of Judicature: Official Solicitor: Adoption Files

Catalogue reference: J 138

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J 138

These files contain papers relating to individual children arising from the role of the Official Solicitor as Guardian ad litem. They include correspondence with Children's Departments of Local Authorities, Adoption Societies, solicitors acting...

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Reference
J 138
Title
Supreme Court of Judicature: Official Solicitor: Adoption Files
Date
1960-1973
Description

These files contain papers relating to individual children arising from the role of the Official Solicitor as Guardian ad litem. They include correspondence with Children's Departments of Local Authorities, Adoption Societies, solicitors acting for interested parties, etc. Copies of documents arising from proceedings in the Chancery and Family Divisions of the High Court of Justice on the adoption application, including the court's final order, will also be found on the files.

Arrangement
Arrangement

Files are arranged chronologically and listed under the names of the infant or infants concerned.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Physical description
38 file(s)
Access conditions
Subject to 75 year closure
Subjects
Topics
Litigation
Children
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9745/

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