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Adoption of a child after placement by the Youth Welfare Office

Adoption as a child (adoption) is pronounced by the family court at the request of the adopter.

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  • Forms

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  • Detailed description

    After successful placement by the responsible adoption agency and after the foster care period has expired, you can submit an application for adoption to the responsible local court - family court.

    The family court examines the application and - if the application proves to be admissible and well-founded - validly pronounces the adoption in the resolution procedure.

  • Requirements
    • You want to adopt a child.
    • You have all the necessary documents for the local court, such as the notarized adoption application.
    • The family court will carry out the investigations required to establish the facts relevant to the decision ex officio and will examine the adoption proceedings.
  • Documents
    • notarized application for adoption
    • notarized declaration of consent of the legal representative to the adoption application for a child under 14 years of age, respectively
    • notarized declaration of consent of the child over 14 years of age with the consent of the legal representative
    • notarized declarations of consent of the natural parents

    Documents of the adopting parents:

    • Proof of earnings, assets, debts
    • Proof of identity (identity card/passport)
    • Birth certificates
    • Registration certificates
    • Health certificates/medical certificates
    • Marriage certificate/partnership certificate
    • Professional statement of the adoption agency
    • Hearing/participation of the Youth Welfare Office if it has not issued any professional statements
  • Fees

    • Notary fees
    • Court fees
  • Process

    If you would like to adopt a child, you will first contact the appropriate adoption agency and go through an application process. After passing the adoption foster care period, the adoption application can be submitted:

    • You or your notary must submit a notarized adoption application to the appropriate family court.
    • The family court examines all documents, involves the adoption agency, among others, and decides on the adoption.
    • The family court pronounces the adoption of the child by means of an order. When this decision is served, the adoption is effective and incontestable. The adopted child receives the surname of the adoptive family and has the same rights as a natural child.
  • Duration

    At least 3 months due to the prescribed procedure, possibly longer in more complex procedures.

  • Deadline

    none

  • Responsible authority

    The family court will decide on the application for adoption at your local district court.

  • Point of contact

    Central Adoption Office Berlin-Brandenburg

  • Legal basis
  • More information
  • Approved

    Senator for Justice and Constitution of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

  • Approved date
    10.09.2020