Adoption is a significant legal procedure that establishes the parent-child relationship, creating rights and obligations between the parties involved. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the adoption process is legal and recognized by the law. The adoption support services at An Tam Law Firm will assist you in adopting a child in a legal, efficient, and timely manner.
An Tam Law Firm provides adoption support in the following cases:
- Domestic adoption: Between Vietnamese Citizens;
- International Adoption, including:
- Vietnamese Citizens adopting foreigners;
- Foreigners adopting Vietnamese citizens.
- Adoption in the following cases:
- Between stepparents and the biological children of their spouse;
- Between uncles, aunts, and biological nephews or nieces.
Documents Required from the Client:
- For the Adopting Parents:
- ID Card/Passport (copy);
- Criminal Record Certificate;
- Marriage Status Certificate;
- Health Checkup Report from an authorized medical institution;
- Information about residence and economic conditions.
- For the Adopted Child:
- Birth Certificate;
- Health Checkup Report from an authorized medical institution;
- Two full-body photos (taken within the last 6 months);
- One of the following documents:
- Certificate confirming abandonment;
- Death certificate of the biological parents;
- Court decision declaring the biological parents deceased/missing/incapable of civil acts.
Client Benefits When Using Adoption Support Services:
- Legal advice related to adoption:
- Rights and obligations of the adopting parents;
- Rights and obligations of the adopted child.
- Preparation and completion of the adoption registration application for the client;
- Consular legalization of foreign documents;
- Submission of the application to the competent authority;
- Acting on behalf of the client to contact and work with government agencies;
- Receiving the adoption certificate.
Adoption Costs:
- Public expenses:
- Domestic Adoption: 400,000 VND;
- International Adoption: 4,500,000 VND – 9,000,000 VND depending on the case;
- Service Fees: Depends on the specific case;
- Other Costs:
- Medical Examination Fees;
- Criminal Record Certificate Fees;
- Marriage Status Certificate Fees;
- Translation Fees;
- Consular Legalization Fees.
Three Tips for Adopting a Child:
- Seek a reputable law firm to ensure the adoption process is legal;
- Adoption must have the consent of the adopting child (if over 9 years old) or the biological parents or guardians, to avoid disputes after the adoption;
- Prepare psychologically for both the adopting parents and the adopted child.
If you are looking to understand the adoption procedures and need legal consultation and support for adoption registration, contact An Tam Law Firm. With many years of experience, the lawyer will help you complete the adoption process quickly and legally.
