adopció
Adopció is the legal process by which a person becomes the permanent, legal parent of a child who is not biologically their own. Adoption transfers all parental rights and responsibilities from the birth parents or guardians to the adoptive parents and creates a legally recognized family bond. In most jurisdictions, adoption is distinct from guardianship and foster care, which do not permanently sever the legal ties to the birth family.
Types include domestic adoption, international (intercountry) adoption, adoption within kinship networks (relative adoption), stepchild adoption, and
Process and legal framework: Adoption requires consent from birth parents and/or termination of their rights by
Effects and considerations: For the child, adoption provides a stable family environment but may raise questions