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Interactive Subjective Assessment Adoption under the Adoption Act 1952
Complete the direct questions and problem question below. You will receive a practice score, feedback on recognised points, comments for improvement, and model answers after submission.
Theme: Fuchsia pink · Subject focus: adoption law · Marks converted into a 100% practice score
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How this works
• Short clues appear before submission. • Model answers and feedback appear after submission. • The score is a practice estimate based on recognised legal points. • You can download your work as PDF or editable Word format.
Section A — Direct Questions
Total raw marks: 20
Question 1(a)
6 marks
Explain the purpose of adoption under the Adoption Act 1952 and the principal legal effects of an adoption order.
Short clue: Think about the statutory regime, creation of a permanent parent-child relationship, transfer of parental rights and why adoption is different from mere care or custody.
Question 1(b)
8 marks
Explain the main statutory requirements that intending adopters must satisfy before an adoption order can be made, including age, residence, care and notification requirements.
Short clue: Cover age-gap requirements, residence in Peninsular Malaysia, joint or sole applications, continuous care for three months and advance notification to the State Social Welfare Department.
Question 1(c)
6 marks
Explain the rules on parental consent to adoption, the circumstances in which the court may dispense with consent, and the importance of the child’s welfare and wishes.
Short clue: Distinguish between parental consent under the Act and the court’s separate duty to protect the child’s welfare.
Section B — Problem Question
Total raw marks: 20
Adoption Scenario
Clara, aged 31, and her husband Julian, aged 36, are non-Muslims ordinarily resident in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. They wish to adopt Clara’s seven-year-old niece, Elise, who is also ordinarily resident in Peninsular Malaysia. Elise has lived continuously with them for four months and says that she wants to remain permanently in their home. Elise’s mother consents to the proposed adoption. Her father left the family about three years ago, has provided no financial support and cannot currently be located. Clara and Julian gave written notice to the State Social Welfare Department of their intention to apply for an adoption order only eight weeks ago.
Advise Clara and Julian.
Short clue: Separate your answer into issues. You should address eligibility, the three-month care requirement, the three-month notification requirement, consent, welfare and wishes, and the legal effect of an adoption order.