Child adoption in the Republic of Croatia

Adoption is a legally regulated procedure through which a parental relationship is established between the adoptive parent and the child. It includes the assessment of the adoptive parent's suitability, evaluations by the competent institutions, and court approval. The procedure is carried out in accordance with the Family Act and other relevant regulations. The Family Act defines adoption as a special form of family-law protection and care for a child without adequate parental care through which a permanent parent-child relationship is created. The Act further stipulates that adoptive parents acquire parental rights through adoption, and it can only be established if...

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