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Documents for adoption in Italy

The support of children and of the wife has always represented a crucial question in family law, especially in cases of separation and divorce.

Adoption is a path that allows offering a stable and affectionate family to a child who is in situations of distress and, therefore, of need, but requires the knowledge and respect of precise procedures, especially as regards the necessary documentation.

Both national and international adoption prescribe the obligation to submit certain documents for adoption in Italy for citizens or foreign spouse.

For foreign citizens residing in Italy, or for the foreign spouse, it is fundamental to understand what the necessary bureaucratic requirements are and to rely on qualified legal support to correctly manage every phase.

Documents for national adoption for citizens with residence in Italy

The documents for national adoption vary based on the situation in which the applicants find themselves. Foreign citizens residing in Italy must first of all demonstrate their regular residence and, with the help of Boschetti Studio Legale, will be able to submit petition in order to obtain the certificate of suitability issued by the Juvenile Court (Tribunale per i Minorenni).

This certificate attests that the applicants possess the necessary requirements to adopt, as provided for by Legge n. 184/1983.

It is also necessary to submit the certificates of birth and of marriage (or of declaration of cohabitation), any certificates of previous criminal records, as well as a certification of income sufficient to ensure the support of the minor.

In some cases a medical certificate may be required which also demonstrates the physical and psychic suitability of the applicants.

The social services of the municipality of residence conduct an accurate assessment of the family environment to verify the capacity of the adoptive parents to provide the child with a safe and loving home.

For foreign citizens residing in Italy it is also important to submit documentation that attests the long-term residence permit, essential to demonstrate their stable bond with the Country.

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Documents for international adoption

International adoption, the object of conventions such as the 1993 Hague Convention, certainly requires more complex documentation, having to respond to the necessity of respecting both internal national regulation and that of the Country of origin of the minor to be adopted.

Also in such case, however, the first step to take is to turn to Boschetti Studio Legale whose lawyers will assist and guide you to obtain the suitability for international adoption, pronounced by the Tribunale per i Minorenni. Such document will certify that the applicants satisfy all the legal requirements to positively conclude the procedure of international adoption.

Among the main documents for international adoption to be submitted are the certificate of residence, the family status, the certificate of marriage or cohabitation, the income tax returns.

The usefulness of a psycho-social report is also highlighted, drafted by the territorial social services, or by an authorised Entity, which assesses the capacities and inclinations of the parents in addressing the challenges deriving from an international adoption.

Among the fundamental documents that the applicants must provide, naturally the passport cannot be forgotten, the residence permit if applicable, a declaration attesting the absence of previous criminal records.

Depending on the Country of provenance of the minor, further documents may then be requested.

Typical scenarios / Case studies

The typical scenarios have been developed by combining the most significant family law cases that the firm routinely handles, with the aim of creating a structured and complex case study to help readers navigate the handling of their own personal cases. The case studies, on the other hand, illustrate individual cases that have actually been handled by the firm, with data and details anonymised to ensure client confidentiality.

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    How can we help you

    Relying on a lawyer for adoptions, experienced in these complex procedures, can really make the difference between an easy process and one full of obstacles. It is in fact necessary to know in time what the documents for adoption in Italy for citizens or foreign spouse are.

    Boschetti Studio Legale ensures you complete and personalised assistance, both for national and for international adoptions, regardless of nationality, following you with professionalism and dedication in every phase of the bureaucratic procedure, facilitating you from the obtaining of the necessary documents up to the legal representation before the competent Tribunale per i Minorenni.

    With the experience of its lawyers, it will guarantee you that the practices are dealt within regulation, taking care to accelerate the process and to provide the right support in every delicate moment.

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      What is needed for an adoption?

      For an adoption, certain requirements and documents are necessary, including: the petition for adoption to be submitted to the Tribunale per i Minorenni, certificates of birth and of marriage, medical certificates, certification of income, reports of the territorial social services.
      Such documentation is the indispensable support to demonstrate the suitability of the requesting couple to welcome a minor, both from the economic and from the family profile.

      What is the maximum age to adopt a child?

      The maximum age to adopt a child in Italy is not expressly indicated, but can be derived per relationem from the requirements imposed by law, among which the prerequisite is specified whereby between the adopter and the minor there must be an age difference between 18 and 45 years. However, exceptions are also indicated in the case of couples already with children or who are in particular situations, as well as some international laws provide for peculiarities depending on the Country from which one adopts.

      How much do adoption practices cost?

      The adoption practice can have a variable cost, having to be parametered to the complexity of the case and to the type of adoption (national/international). The expenses can include legal advice, translations and contributions for authorised Entities.
      Generally, the costs for a national adoption are much more contained compared to those necessary for an international adoption.

      What income must one have to adopt a child?

      The law does not establish a limit of income to allow the requesting couple to adopt a minor. However, it is important to demonstrate having a stable and solid economic situation to face the needs of the minor who will be welcomed into the family.
      Therefore, it is necessary that the documental requirement be respected by virtue of which the adopting couple must also attach the income tax return to the petition for adoption.