Publication date: 28.05.2024
Adoption of a child
Adopting a child is an important and responsible step that requires careful preparation and familiarity with procedures and legal requirements. This process is regulated by the legislation of Ukraine and aims to ensure the best interests of the child. In this article, we will consider the main aspects of adopting a child from an orphanage in Ukraine.
What is required to adopt a child ? First of all, candidates for adoption must meet certain conditions established by the legislation of Ukraine. According to the Family Code of Ukraine, adoptive parents can be legal adults who do not have restrictions on adoption provided for by law. Adoption of a child by the stepfather or new husband of the mother is possible provided that the husband is a citizen of Ukraine and is in a registered marriage with the child's mother. The consent of the child for adoption is also required if he has reached the appropriate age and level of development.
Child adoption procedure:
The procedure for adopting a child in Ukraine includes several main stages. First, candidates must apply to the guardianship and guardianship authorities at their place of residence with a claim for the adoption of a child. An application for the adoption of a child by one of the spouses can be submitted both during marriage and after divorce. The bodies of guardianship and guardianship carry out an examination of the housing conditions of the candidates and draw up a corresponding act.
The next step is to prepare candidates for adoption. They take special courses that help them understand the specifics of raising a foster child and prepare for future challenges. After completing the courses, candidates receive a certificate of preparation for adoption.
Next, the candidates submit an application for the adoption of a child together with the necessary documents to the court at the place of residence or the location of the orphanage where the child is staying. The package of documents includes a sample application for the adoption of the wife's child, if such a case occurs, as well as the consent of the parents for the adoption of the child, if they are alive and have legal status.
During the consideration of the case in court, a number of factors are taken into account, in particular, the child's consent to adoption, if he has reached the appropriate age and level of development, as well as the conclusion of guardianship and guardianship authorities regarding the feasibility of adoption. The court's decision to adopt a child is binding.
After the adoption of a positive court decision on the adoption of a child, the adoptive parents receive an adoption certificate, on the basis of which appropriate changes are made to the act record of the child's birth.
The legislation of Ukraine provides for a number of benefits and assistance for adopting a child. In particular, adoptive parents can apply for state social assistance when adopting a child. Such assistance is paid once for each adopted child and its amount is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. In addition, adoptive parents can claim other types of state social assistance, such as assistance for children who are under care or care, as well as benefits for the payment of communal services and others.
It is important to note that adoption entails legal consequences. After adoption, the child acquires all the rights, responsibilities and legal status, just like the biological child of the adoptive parents. At the same time, all legal ties with the child's biological parents are terminated.
The process of adopting a child in Ukraine is quite complicated and requires careful preparation and fulfillment of all necessary requirements. Therefore, it is recommended to seek legal help and advice from specialists in this field.
In summary, the algorithm for adopting a child by citizens of Ukraine includes the following main steps:
1. Submission of an application to guardianship and guardianship authorities at the place of residence.
2. Completion of adoption preparation courses.
3. Preparation of the necessary package of documents, including an application to the court for the adoption of a child.
4. Consideration of the case in court and adoption decision.
5. Obtaining a certificate of adoption and making appropriate changes to the act record of the child's birth.
6. Registration of state social assistance and other benefits for adoptive parents.
Adopting a child is a responsible step that requires careful preparation, familiarity with the law, and psychological readiness. However, it is also a way to create a full-fledged family and give an orphan child the opportunity to grow up in an atmosphere of love and care.
