lapsendamisi

Lapsendamine is a term used in Estonian to describe the process of adoption. It refers to the legal and social act of a child being permanently placed with adoptive parents. This process involves severing the legal ties between the child and their biological parents and establishing new legal ties with the adoptive parents. The primary goal of lapsendamine is to ensure the well-being and best interests of the child, providing them with a stable and loving permanent home.

The lapsendamine process in Estonia is governed by the Family Law Act. It typically involves a thorough assessment of prospective adoptive parents to ensure they are suitable to raise a child. This assessment includes background checks, home visits, and an evaluation of their readiness to parent. The child's wishes are also taken into consideration, depending on their age and maturity.

Lapsendamine can be carried out by Estonian citizens residing in Estonia, as well as by foreign citizens, subject to specific regulations and international agreements. The legal proceedings are overseen by the court, which grants the final adoption order. Once the adoption is finalized, the adoptive parents assume all the rights and responsibilities of biological parents, and the child becomes a full member of their new family. The aim is to provide children who cannot be raised by their biological families with the opportunity for a secure and nurturing upbringing.