Legal Definitions - adoptability

Definition: Adoptability refers to a child's availability to be adopted, especially when all legal barriers have been removed. It also refers to the likelihood of a child being adopted, based on their desirability from the prospective parents' point of view.

Examples:

• A child who has been legally freed for adoption and has no other legal barriers preventing their adoption is considered to have high adoptability.
• A child who is healthy, young, and has no behavioral issues may be considered more adoptable than a child who has special needs or is older.

The examples illustrate how adoptability can be affected by legal and personal factors. When a child is legally free for adoption, they become more adoptable because there are no legal barriers preventing their adoption. Additionally, prospective parents may consider a child's age, health, and behavior when deciding whether to adopt them, which can affect their adoptability.