Are you considering adopting a child? Or do you already have a foster child and want to formalize legal parenthood?
The adoption process can be complex and emotionally taxing. Whether you are dealing with domestic adoption, international adoption or stepparent adoption, legal representation is essential to make the process go smoothly. At our law firm, you will find the expertise and guidance you need.
Domestic adoption
This is the adoption of a child born in the Netherlands. The process goes through the Child Protection Council and the court. Domestic adoption can involve babies given up for adoption as well as older children.
Stepparent adoption
If you adopt a child from your partner, such as in a blended family, we refer to it as stepparent adoption. This process formalizes the stepparent's role as a legal parent, which can be important for rights and duties to the child.
Foster parent adoption
Foster parents can adopt the foster child in some cases. This often happens when the child has been in the foster home for a long time and has developed a strong emotional relationship with the foster parents.
Do you need help with the adoption procedure? Our family law attorneys are here to guide you through every step of this process.
Today, on International Parents' Day, my blog pays tribute to parents worldwide for the great efforts they make in the interests of their children. For parents who have reached constructive agreements with each other in a divorce situation, I take an extra deep bow. For parents in or after divorce who have not yet found a sustainable solution, I share three tips with a worked example based on the model of connecting communication to take advantage of.
On Rijksoverheid, it is stated that from 1 January 2023, the bill on recognition and joint custody linked, will come into force.
Each year, under the law, partner and child support contributions are increased by a percentage to be announced annually, known as statutory indexation, unless otherwise agreed.
According to Dutch law, as a stepparent you are obliged to contribute to the costs of your stepchild(ren). When are you legally a stepparent and when are you maintenance obligated for your stepchild(ren)? And is the stepparent's maintenance obligation the same as that of the legal/biological parent(s)? These questions are answered in this blog.
