partment will also be in a position to provide some of the documentation needed for the filing of the application. Which court? 8.27. An application for an adoption order may be made to a court anywhere in the country. It is likely to be a magistrates’ family proceedings court, or a county court, which is also an adoption centre. There is no requirement to make the application to the same court to which an earlier order, such as a placement order, has been made; but there may be advantages in returning to the court which is already familiar with the earlier proceedings, particularly if it is thought that the parents may seek leave to oppose the application. 8.28. The convenience of the applicant is also a factor, since it may be necessary for them and the child to attend court in person before the order is made. An application to their local court may be the most convenient, but this may be unwise if it is particularly important not to risk giving any indication to the birth parent of where the adoptive family lives. In an interagency placement where the adoptive family lives at a distance from the placing agency, it will be wise to seek advice about any particular local factors that could affect the application, not only from the placing agency’s legal adviser but also from the local authority for the area in which the adoptive family lives. Applicants should be given advice to enable them 135 to make an informed decision, as the final choice is one for the applicants themselves. The application 8.29. The application is made by submitting form A58 to the court together with the accompanying documents. The applicant, or their legal representative if one is appointed, will need information from the child’s record to complete the application form. This will include a copy