Approval of adoption

Legal assistance in proceedings for approval of adoption

Approval of adoption is the final and decisive stage of the judicial procedure creating a parent–child relationship between the adopter or adopting family and the adopted child, fully equivalent to a natural family relationship. Governed by the Civil Code and Law No. 273/2004 on adoption procedure, this special protection measure seeks to integrate the child permanently into a stable, affectionate family environment. An application for approval of adoption is submitted to the court after completing mandatory preliminary stages, including obtaining certification as a person or family suitable to adopt, opening domestic adoption proceedings and successfully completing the placement-for-adoption period, generally 90 days. Assistance from a lawyer specialising in family law and adoption is essential to checking all statutory requirements, preparing complex documentation and ensuring proceedings before the court progress without obstacles.

Required consents, the child’s best interests and defence strategies

Consent requirements must be checked against each stage of the adoption. As a rule, the birth parents’ consent is considered when adoption proceedings are opened, under Law No. 273/2004, together with special circumstances and any abusive refusal. At the approval stage, relevant consents are those of the adopter or adopting family and the child who has reached the age of 10, subject to Articles 15–16. Article 58 allows renewed requests for the birth parents’ consent in statutory situations; however, this is not an identical formality in every final-stage case. We prepare reports and documents, check adjustment and support the child’s best interests. The objective is a final judgment based on statutory conditions and the family’s actual circumstances.

Legal assistance and representation in Romania

The adoption procedure involves complex bureaucratic steps and a profound emotional impact on prospective parents. The Basuc Cosmin Law Office provides step-by-step legal advice, rigorous document checks and dedicated legal representation in adoption approval proceedings. We support preparation of the court file, assist in dealings with child-protection authorities in Romania and represent you professionally before competent tribunals, protecting your rights and carefully preparing every stage of this exceptionally important family undertaking.