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 ¡ª though sometimes not physical custody ¡ª remains with the biological parent or parents until the termination and adoption are complete.
¡ª Also termed private-placement adoption; direct-placement adoption; direct adoption; gray-market adoption; identified adoption; independent adoption. Cf. agency adoption.
What is the legal translation of private adoption in Chinese?