Adopting a child
What is it?
When you adopt a child, you take over the Health upbringing responsibilities of the biological parents. You and the child then become legally related.
To request an adoption, you 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 website.
The website of Rechtspraak provides more information about the procedure, costs and how long it may take approximately.
What to do.
Every adoption is different. What you need to arrange through the court, the municipality, and other organizations depends on your specific situation. On the Rijksoverheid website, you Rijksoverheid a handy checklist that you can tailor to your situation.