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Non-Convention Adoptions in Rijswijk: Adoption from Countries Outside the Hague Convention

Non-convention adoptions in Rijswijk require verification at the District Court of The Hague and no automatic recognition. Procedure: application in Rijswijk, document verification and screening, with higher costs and burdens.

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Non-Convention Adoptions in Rijswijk: Adoption from Countries Outside the Hague Convention

In Rijswijk, ZH, stricter national rules apply to adoptions from non-convention countries to safeguard children's rights. This procedure differs from convention adoptions and requires thorough verification, with specific attention to local authorities such as the court in The Hague, near Rijswijk.

Legal Basis

  • Act on the Admission of Foreign Children for Adoption (Wobka), art. 12-15
  • Civil Code Book 1, art. 1:227a
  • Ministerial recognition via the Council for the Administration of Criminal Justice and Youth Protection (RSJ)

Procedure in Rijswijk

  1. Application: Submission to the District Court of The Hague, Rijswijk branch, with legalised documents (3-6 months).
  2. Verification: Review by the Central Authority for Intercountry Adoption (CAI) and independent checks in the country of origin (6-12 months).
  3. Court Decision: Judge in Rijswijk decides on the adoption.
  4. Nationalisation: Child obtains Dutch citizenship via the municipality of Rijswijk.

Risks and Requirements for Rijswijk Adoption Parents

  • No automatic recognition; exequatur via local court required.
  • Stricter screening for child trafficking by Dutch authorities.
  • Adoptive parents must have their main place of residence in Rijswijk or the surrounding region.

Cost Indication for Rijswijk

  • Legal assistance via local lawyers: €3,500-€7,500
  • Translations and legalisations: €2,500-€5,500
  • Total: €18,000-€38,000, including Rijswijk municipal costs

These adoptions often take longer due to bureaucracy in countries of origin such as various African or Asian countries. Parents in Rijswijk can turn to local support points for advice on intercountry adoption.