Under section 9 of the Adoption Act 1988 (SA) an adopted child of the deceased is treated as a natural born child of the deceased and ceases to be the child of any previous birth or adoptive parents. An adopted child does not therefore have a claim of inheritance from a birth parent. An exception applies where one of the parents of a child dies and the child is adopted by the new spouse of the surviving parent.
We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Legal Services acknowledges Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing occupants of the lands and waters in South Australia and we respect their spiritual, cultural and heritage beliefs. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community and pay our deep respect to Elders past and present.
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