Family law specialist attorney, what are the differences between full adoption and ordinary adoption?

Hello. I am a family law specialist attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (LLC).

Let me explain in detail the differences between full adoption and ordinary adoption.

First, in the case of ordinary adoption, the adopted child acquires the same status as the adoptive parents' biological child from the time of adoption.

As a result, they follow the parental authority of the adoptive parents and form a legal relationship with the adoptive parents' relatives, but the existing kinship relationship with the biological parents continues to be maintained.

That is, the relationship with the biological parents does not end, and the legal relationships other than parental authority still exist.

On the other hand, full adoption is established by court permission, and in this case, a new legal parent-child relationship is formed between the adopted person and the adoptive parents.

Also, all legal relationships with the biological parents are terminated, and the adopted person follows the surname and origin of the adoptive parents.

Since the legal effects can vary greatly depending on the form of adoption, it is most important to undergo sufficient legal review in advance.

Therefore, please find out more specific and accurate procedures through consultation with a family law specialist attorney.