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Adoption and foster care
Sometimes a child’s biological parents are not in a position to look after
the child. Children in this situation can be cared for by other families on a
permanent or temporary basis. How does adoption work and who can provide advice if
you would like to foster a child?
You are not married to the other parent of your child, have had sole custody of the child since birth and need a certificate (negative certificate)? Then this is the right place for you.
Here you will find information on your rights and obligations regarding birth, child maintenance obligations in cross-border family situations, as well as information on surrogacy and adoption.
