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Cross-Border Recognition of Adoption Decisions in the EU

EU regulations ensure automatic recognition of adoption decisions between Member States. In case of issues, exequatur via court; safeguards mobility and children's rights.

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Cross-Border Recognition of Adoption Decisions in the EU

EU legislation simplifies the recognition of adoptions between Member States via Brussels II-bis and the Hague Adoption Convention.

Legal Basis

  • Regulation (EU) 2019/1111 (Parentage Regulation).
  • Hague Adoption Convention art. 23.
  • Kingdom Act on recognition and enforcement.

Automatic Recognition

Adoption decisions from EU countries are recognised without procedure, provided subsidiarity is verified. Certificate from the European Judicial Network is required.

Procedure in Case of Resistance

  • Exequatur application to the district court.
  • Time limit: 1 month.
  • Grounds for refusal: violation of public order.

Practical Examples

Adoption Poland-Netherlands: direct recognition. For non-EU via Hague Convention. Annually 50+ EU adoption recognitions.

Benefits: Rapid integration of the child in the new country.

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