avatavusest

Avatavusest, often translated as "avatability" or "availability for adoption," is a concept primarily found in the context of Estonian law, particularly concerning children. It refers to the legal status of a child who has been declared by a court to be available for adoption. This declaration is made when it is determined that the child's biological parents are unable to care for them and that it is in the child's best interest to be placed with an adoptive family.

The process leading to a child being declared as avatavusest typically involves child protection services. Investigations are conducted to assess the parents' capacity and willingness to care for the child. If these assessments reveal a persistent inability to provide a safe and nurturing environment, or if parental rights have been terminated, the case may proceed to court for a determination of avatavusest.

Once a child is declared avatavusest, they become eligible for adoption by suitable adoptive parents. The state or designated agencies then work to match the child with a prospective adoptive family, ensuring that the placement is in the child's best interests. The concept emphasizes the legal framework that prioritizes the well-being and future of children who cannot be raised by their biological families.