Publication date: 17.05.2024
I am Mariya Borevich, your personal lawyer. My primary goal is to help clients find optimal solutions to current legal issues, ensuring reliable protection of their interests. I specialize in family, civil, and military law, which allows me to effectively handle a variety of situations and cases. In family law, I provide support in resolving issues related to divorce, property division, establishing and challenging parental rights, alimony, and child custody. I understand that these matters are often emotionally complex, so I always strive to find the most delicate and fair solutions for all parties involved. In civil law, I assist in settling disputes related to contracts, property rights, compensation for damages, inheritance, and other issues concerning the protection of personal and property interests. Special attention is given to military law — supporting servicemen, protecting their rights and interests related to military service, social guarantees, and legal disputes. This area requires deep knowledge and understanding of the specifics of military service and the legislation regulating it.
An orphanage in Ukraine is a social service institution that provides support and care for children who find themselves in difficult life circumstances and need protection and care. These institutions provide temporary or permanent shelter for children who have been deprived of parental care due to various reasons such as orphanhood, domestic violence, poverty or other social and economic problems.
Adoption of a child in Ukraine is a legal process by which persons who have the appropriate qualifications and opportunities can take a child under their care and education, establishing a relationship between them similar to the relationship between parents and a child.
The process of adopting a child. The conditions for adopting a child in Ukraine are determined by legislation and social protection standards. Here are some basic conditions that are usually set for adoption:
1. Usually, adoptive parents must be of legal age and have a sufficient level of physical and psychological health to ensure adequate care and upbringing of the child.
2. Adoptive parents must have a clean criminal record and not be involved in illegal activities, especially those that may pose a threat to the child's safety.
3. Adoptive parents must have sufficient resources to provide for the child's financial needs, such as housing, food, education and medical care.
4. Generally, adoptive parents must have a stable marital status, which includes a stable relationship between a spouse or a person acting as the sole adopter.
5.Adoptive parents may be required to undergo training and education in child development, psychology and other aspects of adoption.
6. Adoptive parents must have appropriate moral and ethical qualities that allow to ensure the safety, health and happy life of the child.
These conditions are aimed at protecting the rights and interests of children, as well as at creating a stable and safe environment for their upbringing and development.
Legal consequences of adopting a child. Adoption of a child has different legal consequences for both adopters and the adopted child. Here are some of the most important legal consequences of adoption:
- Parental rights and responsibilities: Adoption gives adoptive parents rights and responsibilities similar to those of parents.
- Inheritance rights: Adoption gives the adopted child the right to inherit the property of the adoptive parents on an equal basis with biological children. She receives the same rights to inheritance as other children of adoptive parents.
- Legal status: Adoption changes the legal status of the child, he becomes the legal descendant of the adoptive parents and has all the rights and obligations that biological children have.
- Inheritance rights: An adopted child has the same right to inherit in the event of the adoptive parents' death as their biological children.
- The right to information about biological parents: Adopted children have the right to information about their biological parents and the history of their origin, if it does not conflict with their interests.
- Change of surname and other personal data: In the case of adoption, the surname and other personal data of the adopted child may be changed according to the wishes of the adopters.- Rights of an adopted child to care and support: Adopted children have the right to receive care, support and protection from adoptive parents on an equal basis with their biological children.
These legal consequences are important for the stability and safety of the adopted child and contribute to the formation of a new family structure.
Child adoption algorithm by citizens of Ukraine, child adoption procedure. Adopting a child is a serious step that requires compliance with a certain order and procedures according to the laws of the country where this process takes place. Here is the general procedure for adopting a child:
1. Collection of the necessary documents that confirm your suitability for adoption, passing psychological and medical examinations, as well as preparatory courses for adopters, where they receive the necessary information about adoption and its consequences.
2. After preparation, you submit an application for adoption to the relevant authorities or agencies.
3. Your application will be reviewed by the competent authorities or agencies. This may include a review of your suitability, personality and financial ability to raise a child.
4. Once your application is approved, you will be allowed to select a child for adoption based on your status (single adopter, couple, etc.).
5. After you have found your child, your application will be submitted to the court for a final decision.
6. The court makes a decision on your application for adoption. If the decision is positive, you receive an official adoption certificate and the child becomes your legal child.
This procedure may vary depending on the country's legislation and individual circumstances. If you are considering adoption, it is recommended that you contact local authorities or professional agencies for detailed information and support in the process.
