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

Non-Convention adoptions in Tilburg require verification via the Oost-Brabant District Court and stricter screening. The procedure includes an application in 's-Hertogenbosch, document verification and local youth care, with higher costs and administrative burdens.

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

In Tilburg and surrounding areas, 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 in North Brabant.

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 Child Protection Board Tilburg region required

Procedure in Tilburg

  1. Application: Submit to the Oost-Brabant District Court, 's-Hertogenbosch location (accessible from Tilburg), with legalized documents (3-6 months).
  2. Verification: Review by the Central Authority for Intercountry Adoption (CAi) and local youth care in Tilburg (6-12 months).
  3. Court Decision: Judge in 's-Hertogenbosch decides; hearing possibly in Tilburg.
  4. Nationalisation: Child obtains Dutch citizenship after approval.

Risks and Requirements for Tilburg Adoption Parents

  • No automatic recognition; exequatur via Oost-Brabant District Court required.
  • Stricter screening for child trafficking by GGD Brabant and local authorities.
  • Adoptive parents must have principal place of residence in the Netherlands, preferably in Tilburg with residence certificate.

Cost Indication for Tilburg

  • Legal assistance via Tilburg law firms: €3,500-€7,500
  • Translations/legalisations and local notary: €2,500-€5,500
  • Total including travel costs to 's-Hertogenbosch: €18,000-€38,000

These adoptions often take longer in the Tilburg region due to bureaucracy in countries of origin such as various African or Asian states, plus extra coordination with provincial authorities.