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Adoption of a foreign child, conversion of a weak adoption into a strong adoption

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A so-called weak adoption of a child made abroad can be converted into a so-called strong adoption by a decision of the family court.

		    


                					    

						    

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Upon request, the family court may convert a so-called weak adoption into a so-called strong adoption.

								    

									    Requirements
You have adopted a child abroad.       

     The court pronounces the adoption with strong effect if       


  • this is in the best interests of the child
  • the necessary consents to an adoption with effect terminating the parent-child relationship have been granted, and
  • there are no overriding interests of the husband, wife or children of the adopter(s) or the adopted child that conflict with this
								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • notarized application for conversion of adoption        
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  • foreign adoption certificate        
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