Distance adoptions in Italy

Distance adoption allows offering economic and moral support to a child in difficulty. This type of adoption does not entail legal constraints but creates a significant bond. It is a concrete form of solidarity beyond borders.

Distance adoptions in Italy, as well as distance adoptions by foreign parents, represent a form of concrete solidarity that allows offering support to children in difficulty, without this entailing a complete legal adoption. This modality of support is particularly interesting for persons who wish to contribute to the improvement of a child’s quality of life, while not being able to welcome them into their own family.

Foreign parents and spouses can easily participate in this initiative, offering a precious contribution to children in Italy or abroad, supporting them in growth, education and health.

Distance adoption, or “distance support”, allows donors to establish a bond with a child and their community, offering resources that will be used for their healthy development, without however assuming the legal responsibilities of a traditional adoption.

But how to adopt a child at a distance by foreign parents? What are the procedures and the specific legal aspects that they must follow in Italy?

How do distance adoptions work in Italy?

Distance adoptions in Italy are managed by numerous organisations, foundations and NGOs, which operate both at national and international level. Thanks to the support of Boschetti Studio Legale, also foreigners can easily take part in these programmes, provided that they satisfy the requirements of the organisations that promote them.

There are no legal limitations that prevent a foreign citizen or a foreign spouse from adopting at a distance. Indeed, many NGOs that manage these projects accept contributions from persons of every nationality, allowing them to support children in developing Countries or in economic difficulties.

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How to adopt a child at a distance for parents?

Boschetti Studio Legale will help you to identify a reliable organisation, operating in Italy or in other Countries of the world. These associations generally provide detailed information on the project, including the type of support provided (education, health, food) and the modalities by which the funds will be used.

Once the distance adoption programme has been chosen, our team of lawyers will assist you in filling in the relevant forms and in establishing the right economic commitment, which usually varies depending on the organisation and on the type of project.

Unlike traditional adoption, distance support does not provide for mandatory residence in Italy, which makes it particularly accessible for foreign citizens who wish to commit themselves to such solidarity without having to transfer or have a direct bond with the Italian legal system.

Distance support also includes the opportunity to receive regular updates on the child being supported, fostering a sense of participation and continuity in the project.

Distance adoptions do not confer any legal right on the child, but ensure the possibility of significantly improving their living conditions.

Legal advice for distance adoptions by Italian or foreign parents or spouse

It is always advisable to turn to a law firm to obtain information and the right assistance before undertaking the procedure of distance adoption.

A lawyer for adoptions can in fact help many foreign parents or the foreign spouse to better understand the implications of their commitments, ensuring that the resources provided actually reach the recipient and that the terms of the agreement stipulated with the organisation are clear and well understood.

In the case of foreign parents who reside in Italy, or who wish to adopt a child at a distance in Italy, it is important to assess the benefits of receiving professional advice, in order to evaluate the reliability of entities and associations, as well as to verify whether they operate in conformity with Italian and international legal standards.

Boschetti Studio Legale, with years of experience in international and family law, is able to provide you with tailored support and assistance, always standing alongside those who wish to undertake this noble initiative.

Its team offers specific advice so that the comprehension and respect of the regulations in force that govern every phase of the procedure are ensured.

Not only that, Boschetti Studio Legale has always provided support to foreign parents or spouses interested in participating in distance support programmes, verifying that your contribution actually goes to the benefit of the child and of the community to which they belong.

Furthermore, it will assist you in the choice of the entity most suited to your needs as well as in the interpretation of all the contractual clauses.

Typical scenarios / Case studies

The typical scenarios have been developed by combining the most significant family law situations that our firm regularly handles, creating structured and realistic examples designed to help readers better understand and navigate their own legal matters. The case studies, on the other hand, are based on real cases handled by our firm, with all personal data and identifying details anonymised to protect client confidentiality.

Cohabitation

Registering a cohabitation agreement and regularising the status of a foreign partner

A couple living in Rome, consisting of an Italian citizen and his foreign partner without valid residence documents, sought legal protection for their relationship. An urgent application under Article 700 of the Italian Code of Civil Procedure was filed to safeguard their cohabitation, followed by proceedings to obtain an EU family member residence card.

Result: The application was granted in full by the Court of Rome, and the EU family member residence card was obtained within 8 months.

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Adoptions

Adult adoption to legally recognise a de facto family relationship

A United States citizen living in Rome sought to formalise a long standing family relationship with his uncle by marriage through adult adoption. Proceedings were brought under Articles 291 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code to obtain legal recognition of their established family bond.

Result: The adoption was granted in full by the court, with the procedure completed within 10 months.

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Cohabitation

Cohabitation agreement for an Italian Brazilian couple: protecting assets and securing residence rights

An Italian entrepreneur and his Brazilian partner had been living together in Milan for three years. Their situation involved three interconnected legal vulnerabilities relating to immigration, asset protection and succession planning, all addressed through a coordinated legal strategy.

Result: The cohabitation was successfully registered, the family residence permit was obtained and the couple’s assets were protected within 3 months.

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Adoptions

Adoption in Colombia: an Italian couple fulfils their dream after a three year journey

A couple married for eight years embarked on an international adoption in Colombia. The procedure involved two legal systems, three Italian institutions and the Colombian Central Authority, requiring careful coordination throughout every stage of the process.

Result: The adoption procedure was successfully completed within 3 years without any procedural issues, and the adoption was duly registered in Italy.

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Successions

Succession involving heirs in four different countries: coordinated management across Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom and Switzerland

An Italian entrepreneur left assets located in Italy, the United States and Switzerland, with four heirs residing in four different countries. The matter required the parallel coordination of four legal systems and four tax regimes.

Result: The estate administration was completed within 14 months, achieving tax savings of more than €320,000.

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Adoptions

Adult adoption of a partner’s child: legal recognition of a twenty year family bond

A fifty eight year old man seeks to adopt his wife’s thirty year old son, whom he has helped raise for twenty years. Although the relationship was genuine and long established, it had no formal legal recognition, with significant implications for the biological children’s inheritance rights.

Result: The adoption was granted in full by the court, with no objections filed.

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Successions

Challenging a will for infringement of forced heirship rights: €800,000 recovered for the heirs

Two children inherited only €20,000 each under a will that left almost the entire estate to their late father’s second wife. An action to enforce their forced heirship rights was successfully resolved through mediation.

Result: €800,000 recovered through mediation, increasing the infringed forced heirship entitlement by more than 95%.

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Successions

Succession planning for a family business: transferring a €3 million business to the next generation

A sixty two year old entrepreneur needed to transfer ownership of a company employing fifty people to the son who had been managing the business, while safeguarding the interests of his daughter, who had chosen a different career path. A family agreement and a holding structure ensured business continuity and long term stability.

Result: The business was successfully transferred with the unanimous consent of all family members and full tax exemption within 6 months.

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Adoptions

International adoption by a single parent: when the law opens a path few people know exists

A forty five year old single woman embarked on an international adoption. Although legally possible, this route remains little known and requires a carefully planned legal strategy from the very first stage, beginning with the application for the certificate of suitability.

Result: The certificate of suitability was granted to a single applicant, and the adoption was successfully completed within two and a half years.

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Successions

Digital inheritance: recovering cryptocurrencies and digital assets after death

A professional passed away leaving more than €600,000 in cryptocurrencies held across multiple wallets and exchanges, without providing any access instructions. A substantial digital estate was at risk of being lost forever.

Result: €605,000 in cryptocurrencies was successfully recovered in full within 5 months.

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Gender identity

Legal name change for a transgender person: aligning official documents with gender identity

A thirty two year old professional, who had been undergoing hormone therapy for eight years, still had official documents bearing the male name assigned at birth. This discrepancy repeatedly forced unwanted disclosure of her gender identity in professional, banking and administrative settings.

Result: The court granted the legal name and civil registry rectification, and all official documents were updated within 6 to 12 months.

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Gender identity

Legal gender recognition and the update of more than 20 official documents: from court judgment to a new legal identity

A forty five year old executive had already obtained a court order granting legal gender recognition but was then faced with the real challenge: coordinating the update of an identity card, driving licence, university degree, employment records, mortgage documentation and insurance policies across multiple authorities, each with different procedures.

Result: More than 20 official documents were successfully updated within 6 to 10 months, with complete confidentiality ensured throughout the entire process.

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How can we help you

Distance adoptions in Italy represent an extraordinary opportunity because they transform the life of a child, giving them hope and support.

For foreign parents, participating in this act of love means not only contributing to the future of a minor, but also establishing an emotional bond that surpasses geographical and cultural borders.

However, such an important gesture requires the right guidance.

For this reason, turning to Boschetti Studio Legale for adoptions, including distance adoptions by foreign parents, means relying on a group of professionals who deeply understand your aspirations and your desire to make the difference.

Our team of lawyers is here to assist you in every step, offering you technical competence and dedication, so that you can act in total serenity, certain that every legal aspect is taken care of with maximum attention.

Our objective is to transform your mission of solidarity into a safe and rewarding path.

Do not hesitate to contact Boschetti Studio Legale to receive the right information on how to adopt a girl or adopt a child in Italy, what the requirements are to adopt a child in Italy and how to start the procedure to adopt a child. Adoptions, both national and international, are a path of great responsibility and love, which requires the right legal support.

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How much money does it take to adopt a child at a distance?

Adopting a child at a distance generally requires a monthly contribution that varies depending on the organisation one relies on. This amount will be destined to cover the expenses for the education, health and well-being of the child one wishes to support, concretely improving their living conditions.

In which association to adopt a child at a distance?

To adopt a child at a distance there are various associations that over time have given proof of their reliability, such as Save The Children, ActionAid and Terre des Hommes. These organisations ensure transparency and tangible support to children in difficulty. Before choosing it is important to inform oneself on how the funds will be used and to support which projects they will be destined.

How long does distance adoption last?

Distance adoption does not have a predetermined duration, but depends on the will of the supporter. Usually, the commitment is renewed annually, but it is possible to continue supporting the child until they need it, often until the completion of studies or until the achievement of self-sufficiency. The donor, therefore, can decide at any moment to interrupt the contribution.

How does one adopt a child at a distance?

To adopt a child at a distance it will suffice to choose a reliable organisation. After having selected the project one wishes to fund, one will have to fill in an online or paper form, and will start contributing with monthly donations. The organisation will provide regular updates on the life of the child supported, and this will allow the adopters to follow their progress and to know the benefits of the commitment undertaken.