Despite all the criticism, Madonna will continue with her adoption plans, says her African lawyer.

Madonna's first child, Lourdes Maria (also known as Lola) was born from her personal trainer Carlos Leon in 1996.

After marrying British director Guy Ritchie in 2000, Madonna gave birth to her second child, Rocco.

Ritchie and Madonna adopted a Malawian boy, David Banda in 2006 - an adoption that caused widespread criticism because of the violation of the adoption laws.

Recently, Madonna made another trip to Malawi to find a sister for David.

Madonna holds her adopted son David as they meet with the boy's biological father, Yohane Banda during her recent trip to Malawi.

Defying all the criticism, Madonna plans to continue with her plan to adopt Mercy James, the three-year-old girl from Malawi.