Form 67.14—A
	
Rule 67.14(1)(b) and (c)
	
NOTICE OF INTIMATION OF APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION ORDER [*or ORDER UNDER SECTION 59(1) OF THE ADOPTION AND CHILDREN (SCOTLAND) ACT 2007]
	
To: (full name and address of person to whom this intimation is to be sent)

1.	YOU ARE GIVEN NOTICE THAT in this petition the petitioner(s) is/are applying for [*an adoption order under section 28 of] [*an order under section 59(1) of] the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 in relation to the child (insert name of child).
	
2.	A COPY OF THE PETITION is attached to this notice.
	
3.	IF YOU WISH to oppose the application you must lodge a form of response in Form 8 before the expiry of the period of notice specified in the form of response. A copy of the form is attached.
	
4.	A hearing on the By Order Roll has been fixed for (insert date and time) at the Court of Session, Parliament Square, Edinburgh.
	
4.	IF YOU WISH TO OPPOSE the application you must attend, or be represented at the hearing.
	
5.	You are entitled to be heard on the application. You do not need to attend the hearing unless you do wish to be heard by the court or you are required by the court to attend.

Date (insert date)
	
[Petitioner or solicitor to the petitioner or Deputy Principal Clerk of Session]
	
[Address]
	
If you do not attend, or are not represented at, the By Order the court may make the order applied for.
	
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHAT ACTION TO TAKE, you should consult a solicitor.
	
YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO LEGAL AID depending on your financial circumstances and you can get information about legal aid from a solicitor.
	
YOU MAY ALSO OBTAIN ADVICE FROM ANY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU OR OTHER ADVICE AGENCY.