adoption

• 1 Guardianship option gives Sir Elton John new hope in his adoption bid for Lev
  Just days ago Sir Elton John's hopes to adopt the little boy who had stolen his heart were dashed by the news that Ukrainian laws prevented him welcoming 14-month-old Lev into his home. But there is...

• 2 Sir Elton John's hopes of adopting Ukranian toddler Lev dashed
  The tenderness as superstar musician Elton John cuddled a 14-month-old Ukrainian youngster, whom he said had stolen his heart, was plain for all to see. But the 62-year-old singer – who had previously...

• 3 Madonna wins appeal to adopt four-year-old Malawian girl Mercy
  Madonna can start planning a new life for Mercy James, the little girl she applied to adopt from Malawi. The country's highest court has approved the millionaire singer's wish to welcome the four-year-old...

• 4 Madonna 'ecstatic' over reports she can take Mercy home to America
  Madonna's cherished dream of expanding her family is on the verge of being realised, according to reports. As a result of a Malawi Supreme Court ruling to be announced next Sunday the millionaire...