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Guardianship and Temporary Placement in International Child Matters

Guardianship provides temporary authority in crises, unlike adoption. Regulated via Youth Act and treaties; suitable for asylum children while preserving biological rights.

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Guardianship and Temporary Placement in International Child Matters

Guardianship differs from adoption and serves as an interim form for crisis placement or asylum children, regulated in the Youth Act and Hague Child Abduction Convention.

Legal Frameworks

  • Youth Act arts. 36-41 (guardianship).
  • Hague Guardianship Convention 1996.
  • Civil Code Book 1, arts. 1:251-257.

Guardianship Procedure

  1. Appointment of guardians: Designated by the court.
  2. Temporary placement: Max. 2 years, extendable.
  3. Transition to adoption: Possible after screening.

Differences with Adoption

AspectGuardianshipAdoption
AuthorityTemporaryPermanent
Biological rightsRemain in existenceTerminated

Application for refugee children; CA-IKA coordinates. Costs lower: €5,000-€15,000.

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