private adoption

An adoption that occurs independently between the biological mother (and sometimes the biological father) and the adoptive parents without the involvement of an agency.

• A private adoption is usu. arranged by an intermediary such as a lawyer, doctor, or counselor. Legal custody — though sometimes not physical custody — remains with the biological parent or parents until the termination and adoption are complete.

— Also termed private-placement adoption; direct-placement adoption; direct adoption; gray-market adoption; identified adoption; independent adoption. Cf. agency adoption.


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