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Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

"It is important to also note that the Adoption Act in terms of Section 16 provides that nothing contained in the Act shall be construed as preventing or affecting the Adoption in accordance with customary law of a child who is subject to customary law by a person who is also subject to customary law. The High Court in a number of decisions has held itself as the upper guardian of all minor children and in terms of the Children’s Act which incorporates the concept of the best interests of the child as espoused in the Convention on Children’s Rights. The High Court is enjoined to ensure that the best...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

"In 2014, the family law regime was updated with the enactment of the Family Code (Act No. 870).12 Articles 79 and 261 of the Code enshrine the right to take maternity and paternity leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. The spouse or partner in a stable de facto union is entitled to five days of paid leave following the birth, with no loss of social benefits. In the case of adoption, the mother is entitled to 12 weeks and the father to five days of leave, regardless of the age of the adopted child. Single male adopters are entitled to a paternity allowance equivalent to that of...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 9:36 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

"[A]fter a rise in abandoned newborns at the hospital – probably due to Afghanistan’s economic crisis – they have formed an 'adoption committee' to ensure the babies are taken care of" (Para.8).
Feb. 6, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

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Jan. 12, 2023, 8:01 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

"In these early revolutionary years, single women also won the right to legally adopt…"(para 13) (NF - CODER COMMENT - Though short, this indicates that the Nicaraguan governmet only allowed married women to legally adopt children).
Feb. 4, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

"In September the ECHR ruled that the government violated the European Convention on Human Rights when the Child Welfare Services allowed a woman’s son to be adopted without her consent. As of September the ECHR was reviewing 23 other cases against the Child Welfare Services" (12). A child being adopted without consent of the mother may indicate insufficient adoption laws (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

"A single mother can adopt a boy/girl. However, if she does not give him breast milk he/she has no inheritance. Before the parents die they must allocate money for the adopted children and give it to them. If they die, they will most likely get nothing" (1).
June 9, 2021, 8:43 p.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

"Pursuant to the Family and Guardianship Code (art. 115(1)), joint adoption was allowed only for married couples. Adoption by one of spouses was impossible without the consent of the other. In Poland, child custody may be established only by the family court if neither of parents enjoys parental authority or if parents are unknown. The family court also appointed the guardian. Men and women could become guardians, exercise the guardianship and apply for adoption under the same rules...The failure to pay for the support of a next of kin was a crime laid down in the Penal Code (art. 209(1)). It was subject to a fine, the penalty of restriction...more
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

The Philippines does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Vanuatu
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Vanuatu does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Spain does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Paraguay
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Paraguay does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Lebanon does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Cambodia does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Poland does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Estonia
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Estonia does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Norway does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Romania
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Romania does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Denmark does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Eritrea
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Eritrea does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Chad does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Trinidad/Tobago
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Trinidad and Tobago does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Nicaragua does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Afghanistan does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Zimbabwe
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Zimbabwe does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Niger
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Niger does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Cyprus
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Cyprus does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Japan does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Sri Lanka
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Sri Lanka does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.
April 16, 2021, 6:32 p.m.
Countries: Greece
Variables: CUST-LAW-4

Greece does not have restrictions on adoption of children of a certain sex based on the sex and marital status of the adoptive parent.