Over 18 years
if in a marriage or defacto relationship, the relationship has existed for at least 3 years
at least one person must be an Australian citizen and the other be a citizen of a country that gives similar rights to adopted persons
be a resident or domiciled in Western Australia
During assessment other criteria are also considered such as
your ability to be physically and mentally able to care for a child until the child turns 18
your relationship is stable
your ability to provide a suitable family environment
you have not been found guilty of certain offences.
you are of good repute
