Adopting a child

When you adopt a child, you assume the Health and responsibility for the child's upbringing from the biological parents. You and the child then become legally related to each other. 

To apply for an adoption, you must submit a request to the court. You are required to hire a lawyer.

How does it work?

If you want to adopt a child, there’s a lot to consider. You can read more about this on the website of the “ Rijksoverheid” at . 

The website of Rechtspraak provides more information about the procedure, the costs, and approximately how long it will take.

What to do?

Every adoption is different. The steps you need to take through the court, with the municipality, and with other organizations depend on your specific situation. On the website Rijksoverheid , you’ll find a handy overview of all the Requirements .

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