International Adoption Ukraine Law
In 2003, the Central Rada, or parliament of Ukraine, passed a comprehensive set of adoption laws governing both domestic and foreign adoptions. These are fairly complex and demand much time and patience. Those considering adoption from Ukraine must be prepared for a long process and the continual interest of the Ukrainian government. This interest will not end until the child reaches 18 years of age.
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Basics
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When a childcare facility or law enforcement comes into contact with adoptable children, they must be registered with the local authorities. Once registered, a child becomes adoptable. All prospective adoptive parents must provide a statement of earnings, marriage certificate, health reports for both spouses and a consent form. In addition, all prospective parents, regardless of nationality, must submit a copy of their criminal records.
Foreign Adoptions
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Domestic adoptions are simpler than foreign ones. Foreign adoptive parents must submit criminal records, in Ukrainian, to the Education Division of the local government. They must also submit a copy of their passports. All forms submitted must be in Ukrainian. Once adopted, the child must be registered with the Ukrainian embassy in whatever country they reside. This embassy, under the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then has the right to check in on the child as needed until the child is 18.
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Managers
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For those managing child care facilities in Ukraine, they must turn over the child's birth certificate and the revocation of the natural parent's rights to the adoptive parents. If the parents are still alive, the managers must turn over the paperwork where the parents have given their consent to the adoption. Furthermore, the managers must provide their own opinions about the health, both mental and physical, of the child to be adopted.
Rights
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All adoptive parents have the right to look into the child's personal history and all relevant files and documents pertaining to the child. In addition, all adoptive parents have the right to perform their own health checks on the child with their own doctors.
Final Decision
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Two opinions are necessary to submit to the local courts for the final decision. First, that of the Ministry of Education and that of the Department of Adoptive Children. The latter has the duty to arrange all meetings between the child and the prospective parents. Once all of this has been done, the local court renders its final decision.
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