Adopting a child
What is it?
When you adopt a child, you assume responsibility for the child’s care and upbringing from the biological parents. You and the child then become legally related.
To apply for adoption, you must file a petition with the court. You are required to hire an attorney.
How does it work?
If you want to adopt a child, there is a lot involved. You can read more about this on the Rijksoverheid’s websiteat .
You can find more information about the procedure, the costs, and how long it might take on the Rechtspraak website at.
What should I do?
Every adoption is different. The steps you need to take through the court, with the local government, and with other organizations depend on your specific situation. The Rijksoverheid ’s website Rijksoverheid a helpful overview of all Requirements: .