Adoption of a child by a single man

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A single mother who raises her children on her own is a relatively common phenomenon in Russian society. Single fathers are much more surprising. Men are much less likely than women to want to adopt an orphan child, if we do not take into account intra-family adoption - the adoption of the wife's children (stepsons and stepdaughters).

Let's consider whether a single man in Russia can adopt a child? What is needed for this? What is the procedure?

Some people do not want or cannot have natural children for various reasons...

loneliness;
divorce;
death of relatives;
infertility, diseases of the reproductive system;
anxiety about caring for a newborn baby;
the risk of transmitting genetic diseases to a natural child;
the desire to give an orphan child education, love, a prosperous life.

Whatever the reasons motivating a single man to take a child into his family, the law and officials have no right to prevent him from doing so.

Adoptive parents can be...

married couples (husband and wife at the same time). In order to adopt one child together, a man and a woman must be legal spouses (Clause 1 of Article 127 of the RF IC).
a woman or a man who is legally married - with the permission of the wife or husband (Clause 1 of Article 133 of the RF IC). For example, if one of the spouses has contraindications (criminal record, serious illness, deprivation of parental rights) and cannot be an adoptive parent.
a woman or man who is not legally married (clause 1 of Article 127 of the RF IC).

Expert opinion

Dmitry Nosikov

Lawyer. Specialization: family and housing law.

So, the law does not establish any restrictions for adoptive parents related to marital status , except for same-sex marriage, including those registered abroad (clause 13, clause 1, article 127 of the RF IC).

The adoptive parent can be a married or unmarried man, if he meets the other conditions.

In addition, the child’s relatives have a preemptive right to adopt a child who has become an orphan (Clause 5 of Article 127 of the RF IC). Most often, it is for this reason that single men accept children into the family - nephews, grandchildren, younger cousins.

Requirements for an adoptive parent

Let's consider what criteria are used to select adoptive parents. What conditions must a single man meet in order to take into his family an orphan or a child deprived of parental care while his mother and father are alive?

The list of such requirements is listed in Art. 127 RF IC:

The age of majority, and the age difference between a man and a child is at least 16 years;
Full legal capacity;
Permanent place of residence, availability of housing in private ownership or permanent use;
Constant income, which should be enough, in addition to other payments and obligations, to support yourself and the child adopted into the family;
Health, absence of mental, infectious diseases, malignant tumors, tuberculosis, diseases that led to disability, alcoholism or drug addiction;
No criminal record;
Absence of measures of deprivation/limitation of parental rights, termination of guardianship or trusteeship, cancellation of adoption;
No same-sex marriage;
Obtaining a certificate of completion of a preparatory course for surrogate parents. Relatives of children are exempt from the obligation to take the training course.

How can a single man adopt a child in Russia: requirements for a candidate, difficulties

Sometimes circumstances develop in such a way that a man is unable to start a family, but he wants to raise a child alone. In Russia this is not prohibited by law, but the process is a little more complicated.

Is it possible for a single man to adopt a child?

An unmarried single man has the right to adopt a child, but he is always looked at with suspicion; if a married couple or even a single woman appears, they will most likely be given preference. So a single candidate should try to convince the OPP and the court to choose him as the parent.

Man as a potential guardian

In Russia, the adoption of a child by a single man is a rare occurrence. In most cases, they want to see either a couple or a single woman as candidates for adoptive parents; they inspire more confidence in them. The guardianship and trusteeship authorities want to understand the reasons why the man himself wants to take the baby into the family. These reasons most often are:

infertility;
the presence of genetic diseases that can be passed on to the child;
attachment to the child due to volunteer activities;
experience of unsuccessful marriages.

An unmarried candidate will be subject to stricter requirements and more thorough background checks.

What difficulties might there be?

Basically, the process of adopting a baby by a single man is no different from the process of adoption by other candidates, but some difficulties must be overcome:

Overcome social stereotypes.
Try to replace your adopted son or daughter with both mother and father.
Prove to the OPP and the court that you are a worthy candidate.
Withstand psychological pressure from relatives, friends and officials.
Prepare mentally for all the difficulties of raising a child alone.

Prejudice in society

Single mothers who decide to take a child into their family are always supported by society and, accordingly, by the guardianship authorities, but in the decision of a single father to adopt a child, many see malicious intent, or believe that the man is a person of unconventional orientation. In this regard, the man undergoes a thorough check before adoption. Fortunately, a large percentage of adoptions by single men are successful.

Adoption of a child by a single man

Of course, the process of adoption by one parent, especially by a man, has its own characteristics.

Suspicions from guardianship authorities

Unfortunately, all single candidates for adoption, and even more so for adoption, are brought under suspicion not only by society, but also by the guardianship authorities.

There was a negative public opinion, since there were precedents for pedophilia or other criminal acts, such as filming child pornography, prostitution, selling children into slavery, etc.

But still, adoption practice shows that there are many more successful cases of accepting a child into a family.

How can a single man adopt a child?

Now it’s worth figuring out how to adopt a child for a single candidate, what is the sequence of the procedure itself, and what documents are needed.

The procedure for submitting documents and their list

The required documents are:

passport;
birth certificate;
documents confirming property ownership;
autobiography;
medical certificate confirming the absence of serious illnesses;
certificate of income from the place of work;
certificate of no criminal record;
act on the compliance of housing conditions with the required standards.

Also, depending on the situation, guardianship authorities may request additional documents.

When you have collected the required package of documents, you should proceed as follows:

Submit an application to the PLO authorities.
Obtain a report on the inspection of housing conditions.
Register your candidacy.
Choose an adopted son/daughter.
Appear in court. Where you will need the following documents:
confirming document on registration with the POO;
consent of the adoptee (upon reaching 10 years of age);
a complete package of documents that were presented to the PLO.
Complete documents at the Registry Office.

Payments to the adoptive parent

The adoptive father has the right to the same payments as the natural parents of the child.

One-time benefit 16,350 rubles.
Monthly benefit 40% of salary.
Maternity benefit (for adoption of a child under 3 years old).
Maternity capital is 453,000 rubles.

Adopting a child, especially for an adoptive father, is a complex, painstaking process. A man may face many difficulties along his path. But still, you should not deviate from your intended goal, you just need to remember that by adopting a baby, you are giving him a chance to change the future for him and for you.

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Order

The procedure for adopting a child by one person is almost no different from the general adoption procedure, with minor exceptions, which we will consider below.

Single people who decide to become adoptive parents need to follow this step-by-step plan:

Appeal to the Guardianship and Trusteeship Authority (TPA);
Completing a training course and obtaining a certificate;
Preparation and submission of a package of documents to the PLO;
Checking your place of residence;
Obtaining a conclusion on the possibility of adopting a child;
Search for a child. If the child is determined from the very beginning, for example, a relative is subject to adoption, this step is excluded;
Preparation and submission of applications and documents to the court;
Participation in litigation;
Obtaining a court decision;
Registration procedure at the Civil Registry Office. Obtaining a certificate.

Let's look at each step in detail.

Guardianship and trusteeship authority

The final decision on whether to place a child for adoption or not is made by the court.

However, it is the Guardianship and Trusteeship Authority (TCA) that advises, sends to a preparatory course, accepts documents and requests additional data, visits the place of residence and conducts initial checks, helps to select a child, monitors the implementation of rules, provides assistance, psychological and legal support, as well as family support after adoption.

The first step, which will begin a long and difficult procedure, is a visit to the local PLO. Moreover, it is advisable to immediately establish friendly relations with representatives of the local PLO.

Training courses

Completing preparatory courses is mandatory for everyone who wants to adopt a child, except for the child’s close relatives.

During the course, students will receive advice on raising orphans, as well as practical knowledge from family law, medicine, and the psychology of parent-child relationships.

After completing the courses, students receive a certificate.

The certificate is one of the mandatory documents that must be submitted to the PIO (to obtain an opinion) and the court.

Documents for obtaining an opinion

The list of documents that must be attached to the application for the issuance of an opinion is listed in clause 6 of Government Decree No. 275, which approved the rules for the transfer of children to adoptive families.

Documents that need to be submitted to the OOP:

passport;
medical report;
autobiography;
salary certificate (income declaration);
certificate of marriage, birth of children;
certificate of ownership (permanent use) of housing;
certificate of family composition;
consent from relatives who live together;
certificate of completion of the course.

Additional documents and data that PLO representatives collect independently (over the next 3 days):

Certificate of criminal record;
Certificate of family composition;
Certificate of receipt of pension and social benefits.

Application for issuance of an opinion

It is impossible to adopt a child without a positive conclusion issued by the OOP, thereby confirming that the preparation has been completed, the documents are in order, and there are no contraindications for accepting a child into the family.

To obtain a conclusion on the right to adopt a child , you need to submit an application to the OOP.

The application form is approved by Order of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation No. 4 of January 10, 2019 (Appendix 4), and the content is approved by clause 6 of Government Decree No. 275.

When filling out the application form, please provide the following information:

details of the adoptive parent: full name, date of birth, place of residence, citizenship;
information about relatives who live with the adoptive parent;
criminal record information;
pension information (if pension payments are the only or main source of income);
request: issue a conclusion on the right to be an adoptive parent;
signature;

You can submit an application in any convenient way:

In person - during a visit to the PLO;
Through MFC;
Through a single state portal.

If the application is submitted electronically (via the portal), scanned copies of documents are attached to it. Original documents can be handed over to representatives of the PLO for review later, for example, during a check of the place of residence.

Checking your place of residence

No later than 5 days after receiving the application, representatives of the PLO are required to visit the adoptive parent’s place of residence.

Purpose of the visit: to check whether the adoptive parent’s home is suitable for living together with the child, whether there is enough free space, whether it is warm, light, clean, how many relatives live with the adoptive parent, what kind of relationship has developed between them. Representatives of the educational institution should talk with the adoptive parent in a natural, home environment, assess his character and values, motives, and abilities to raise a child.

The result of the inspection is summarized in a report on the basis of which a decision will be made to issue an opinion, and which will later be submitted to the court for consideration.

Issuing a conclusion

10 days - the period during which representatives of the PLO will check the documents, request additional data interdepartmentally, and certify that there are no contraindications to adoption.

After 10 days, a conclusion must be issued on the possibility of adopting a child.

Search for a child

Having received a positive conclusion, the adoptive parent can begin searching for the child.

Important. You cannot independently search for a child who can be adopted by visiting children's hospitals, maternity hospitals, infant homes and orphanages. Searching for a child is possible only through special databases , access to which is provided by the OOP. The databases contain data on orphans and children deprived of parental care who may already be adopted .

To gain access to the databases , you need to submit...

passport;
application for access;
conclusion;
a completed form with the child’s preferred data (gender, age, health).

If a child in the database matches the expectations and preferences of the adoptive parent, you can receive a referral to meet the child.

The referral is valid for 10 days. During this time, you need to have time to visit the institution where the boy or girl is, get acquainted, study the child’s documents (including documents on the child’s health), and perhaps even conduct an independent medical commission for the child to make sure of his health.

After 10 days you need to make a decision.

Important. If you want to become an adoptive parent for a child who is your relative (nephew, grandson), you skip the stage of selecting a child. Prepare documents that confirm your relationship, and immediately after receiving the conclusion you can go to court.

Going to court

If the decision is made, the trial can begin.

Procedure:

prepare an application (Article 270 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation);
prepare documents (Article 271 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation);
apply to the district/city court at your place of residence (Article 269 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation);
attend court hearings (Article 273 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation);
obtain a court decision (Article 274 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation).

The following are invited to participate in court hearings:

adoptive parent;
child (if he is over 10 years old);
representatives of the PLO;
the head of the institution where the child is located;
prosecutor;
other interested parties (parents or other relatives of the child).

Court hearings are closed. All participants in the trial are required to keep the adoption secret (Article 139 of the RF IC).

Application and documents to court

The main document submitted to the court is an application.

The application is drawn up according to the rules of judicial proceedings (Article 270 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation) and contains:

name, address of the judicial authority;
details of the adoptive parent: full name, address;
details of the institution where the child is: name, address, full name. and the position of manager;
OOP data: name, address, full name. and the position of manager;
title;
statement of circumstances: intention and motives to accept a child into the family, data on completion of training and receipt of a certificate, absence of contraindications to adoption,
information about receiving the conclusion,
information about the choice of the child or the presence of a family connection with the child, giving a preferential right to adoption into the family;
reference to legislation (Chapter 19 of the RF IC, Chapter 29 of the RF Code of Civil Procedure);
The main request to the court: to establish adoption;
additional requests: change the child’s data (last name, first name, patronymic, date and place of birth), indicate the adoptive parent as the natural parent; preserve property/non-property ties between the child and his relatives;
list of applications;
date of;
signature.

The adoptive parent must attach documents to the application (Article 272 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation):

passport, birth certificate of the adoptive parent;
salary certificate or income statement;
medical report;
certificate of ownership of housing (or lease agreement);
conclusion;
certificate.

Representatives of the PLO will provide additional documents to the court:

child's birth certificate;
medical report on the child’s health;
consent to adoption from the child’s relatives, the head of the institution where the child is, the head of the public educational institution, the prosecutor;
consent of the child (over 10 years of age);
inspection report at the place of residence of the adoptive parent;
other documents.

Judgment

Having considered the application and submitted documents, heard the adoptive parent, and received the consent of interested parties, the court makes a decision.

The court's decision may come into force...

30 days after issuance
immediately

...which must be indicated in the court decision.

On the day when the court decision comes into force, all the consequences provided for by law occur (Article 137 of the RF IC), and mutual rights and obligations begin between the adoptive parent and the child.

Registration of adoption in the registry office

A court decision that has entered into force is transferred to the registry office for the registration procedure...

personally by the adoptive parent;
interdepartmentally (within 3 days).

Representatives of the registry office make changes to the birth certificate and create an adoption certificate, and also issue a certificate.

Step-by-step instructions on how a single man can adopt a child

The modern rhythm and way of life destroys all stereotypes. Therefore, adopting a child by a single person no longer seems like an out of the ordinary action. More often than not, women need children by a certain age.

They want to take care of someone, give their love. As for men, many representatives of the stronger sex at a certain point become disappointed in women, and, no matter what, want to have children.

In such situations, the optimal solution is to adopt a child. This is a rather complicated procedure that will require a lot of effort and energy.

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Conditions for the procedure

A man must be aware of the seriousness of his decision . They usually concern not only his daily life, but also personal moments, namely, why he does not want to have a wife. Also, a man must explain his attachment to a specific child .

A potential son must clearly meet the following requirements :

an adult citizen of the Russian Federation . The adoption procedure for single people is allowed from the age of 25. By this period, men are clearly aware of the sequence of their actions.
A man should not be deprived of parental rights. If the adoptive parent already has children, then he must raise them on his own. Men deprived of the right to raise their own or adopted child cannot take custody of children.
Income. A single man has the right to submit documents to the guardianship and trusteeship authority, provided that his monthly income exceeds the subsistence level. And not only for himself, but also for the unborn child. If a person already has children, then each disabled person is taken into account.
Permanent residence. The man must own housing in which he will live together with the adoptee.
No criminal record. This is an important point, since persons who have been prosecuted do not have the right to foster children. Because they can negatively affect the child’s lifestyle and worldview.
Health status. The adoptive parent must have good health, since raising children requires a lot of strength and energy. Men with the following diseases do not have the right to become adoptive parents:
infectious diseases of a chronic nature;
the presence of malignant neoplasms;
mental pathologies;
addiction;
alcoholism;
disability of the first group.

Help: Also, before adoption, a man must undergo special psychological and pedagogical training with an explanation of the rights and responsibilities of the adopted child and the adoptive parent. This will help avoid misunderstandings in the future.

In order to try to become a foster parent, a citizen of the Russian Federation must act decisively .

Submitting an application to the guardianship and trusteeship authority

To do this, submit a special application with the required documents attached.

A single man is subject to extremely strict requirements , which involve checking the following information:

financial opportunities . The man must provide relevant proof of income. Several sources of income are also possible. The adoptive parent must have the financial ability to support not only himself, but also the small child. Because at any age, children require a lot of expenses for clothing, food, and education.
No suspended or ordinary criminal records. This is especially true for intentional crimes that harm the health or life of a person. Since a man with a criminal record can have a negative impact on his adopted child, set a negative example.
State of the adoptive parent. A man’s health should be normal, both from a psychological and physical point of view. Since raising children requires a lot of strength and energy, as well as balance and patience.

Attention: Single adoptive parents are under close scrutiny, their lifestyle and personal data are carefully checked. This is necessary, since these actions will help prevent the child from falling into the hands of a pedophile. A man should really need to take care of children.

In order to correctly draw up an application, it is better for the adoptive parent to seek help from a competent lawyer . If a man has the necessary knowledge, then he can draw up a document on his own.

To do this, he must follow these rules :

the writing style should be formal and businesslike;
It is better to prepare the document in printed form;
There must be not only the original application, but also three certified copies of it.

This document must contain the following information about the potential adoptive parent:

Full Name;
current residential address;
last name, first name and patronymic of the intended child, his address of residence;
information about the person being adopted (whether there are parents, relatives, etc.);
the circumstances of the need to take children into custody;
request to change the surname and other details of the future adopted child.

You can also request a change in the baby’s date of birth if he is not yet 1 year old. This will help keep this procedure as secret as possible.

standard application for adoption of a child

What documents should I submit?

To take custody of a child, a single man is required to provide the following documentation:

statement;
a brief personal biography should contain only important events in a man’s life;
certificate of income, profession and position from the place of employment;
documentation of the man’s ownership of the home;
certificate of absence of criminal liability;
a medical report on the health status of the adoptive parent, drawn up in accordance with all requirements for the adoptive parent.

Certificate: All of the above documents are valid for 1 year, except for the certificate of the man’s condition. A medical certificate is valid for no more than 3 months from the date of its receipt.

The man must also provide a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or any other document confirming his identity.

A conclusion on the possibility of taking guardianship of a child is issued by the guardianship authority after checking the personal information, as well as the living conditions of the man who wants to take children into his family. This document, which allows you to register as a candidate for adoption, is issued after 2 weeks.

If a man has not yet clearly decided on the choice of children, in order to receive comprehensive information about the candidates, he must submit the following documents to the state bank of information about children:

an application for adoption with a request to obtain information about children who meet its requirements.
Profile of a man. It must contain the following information: passport details of the adoptive parent, place of birth, citizenship, place of residence and contact information.
A document confirming the permission of the guardianship and trusteeship commission for adoption.

Duration and cost of the procedure

The relevant authority provides a document on the possibility of adoption of children by a single man after 15 days from the date of submission of the application and the required documents. This happens after checking the living conditions of the adoptive parent .

After this, the child can be adopted.

Attention: The man is required to visit the adoptee several times at his place of residence. Because he must get used to the idea of further permanent residence with his adoptive father.

As for the cost of this procedure, it is absolutely free for citizens of the Russian Federation . In addition, a man has the opportunity to receive social benefits for an adopted child on a regular basis.

If we are talking about the adoption of Russian children by a foreigner, then for him the price of the procedure will be about 50,000 euros. Social benefits are not provided for such citizens .

Going to court

The Guardianship and Trusteeship Commission issues a special conclusion, on the basis of which a man can begin the procedure for the direct adoption of a particular child. This process is carried out exclusively through the court .

In addition to the application, the adoptive parent must provide the following documents to the court at the place of residence :

a copy of the birth certificate of the man planning to adopt a child;
medical certificate about the health status of the potential adoptive parent;
certificate of stable income and position;
a document confirming that the man has his own home;
conclusion of the guardianship and trusteeship commission on placing the adoptive parent on the waiting list.

All documentation is submitted to the court in two pieces.

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At a closed trial, the situation of a single man adopting a child for upbringing is being considered.

, representatives of the guardianship authority, as well as the child being adopted, if he is already 10 years old, must be present in the courtroom

Until the age of ten, the court hearing can take place without the presence of the adopted child.

Important: All powers and obligations of the adoptive parent come into force immediately after the announcement of the court verdict. That is, the adoption process does not take place without a trial. There is no way around the court process to obtain guardianship.

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Expenses

All procedural actions are carried out free of charge:

training courses;
verification of documents and visits to the place of residence;
medical commission;
issuing a conclusion;
trial and court decision;
registration in the registry office.

Neither state duty nor other fees and payments are charged.

Intermediary assistance in the adoption process (except for the legal powers of the Guardianship and Trusteeship Authority and the court) is prohibited (Article 126.1 of the RF IC).

Possible difficulties

Experience shows that single people who want to adopt children have to overcome many bureaucratic, material, and psychological difficulties. It is difficult for a single woman to prove that her income is enough to support a small family and that her apartment or room is suitable for sharing. Single men tend to be better off.

However, a single man faces other difficulties.

Overcome about the ability to raise and care for a child alone.

There are many incorrect, stereotypical beliefs that a man copes worse with the process of raising a child, because he does not have the same developed parental instinct as a woman. In fact, parenting skills and an understanding of child psychology can be acquired by undergoing training, reading specialized literature, discussing problematic issues with specialists - teachers and psychologists, and ultimately, gaining personal practical experience.

The guardianship and trusteeship authority provides assistance and assistance to adoptive parents. In many cities of the Russian Federation there are public organizations for single fathers that help men cope with current life difficulties.

As for household well-being (cooking food, maintaining order), men cope with this no worse than women, and if necessary, they can hire household help.

Withstand psychological pressure from relatives and friends, bias of officials.

A woman’s passionate desire to have a child is considered the fulfillment of “a woman’s destiny,” but a man’s similar desire is perceived with amazement and skepticism.

Most likely, it will be difficult for friends and relatives to understand why an independent adult man would bother with an orphan child. And officials will look for hidden motives and more closely check opportunities, study lifestyles, and evaluate the seriousness of intentions.

For a child, it does not matter what gender the parent is, it is important that he receives family, care, and support.

Prove to the OPP and the court that you are a worthy candidate for the role of an adoptive parent.

In our country there are many single fathers and men who independently adopted a child without being in a marital relationship. However, there are rare criminal precedents and scandals associated with physical and sexual abuse of orphans in the “family”.

A single man should be prepared for close attention from representatives of the OPP, the prosecutor’s office, and the court, but not take this personally, but consider it a concern for the safety of the child.

It is the representatives of the PLO (after studying the documents, conducting inspections, visiting the home) who decide whether to issue or not issue a conclusion on the right to be an adoptive parent. And if a man has been trained, earns a high income, has good housing, and can and wants to take care of a child, the PLO has no right to refuse him. Being married does not provide any concessions or advantages, and not being married is not a contraindication.

Expert opinion

Semyon Frolov

Lawyer. 7 years of experience. Specialization: family, inheritance, housing law.

A single man can be an adoptive parent.

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The desire of a single man to become a father: is it possible to adopt a child and what is needed for this?

It often happens that a man’s life does not turn out the way he wanted. Often, a representative of the stronger sex, disappointed in the relationship, decides to take in a child. Unfortunately, such potential adoptive parents are treated with suspicion.

On the territory of our country, men are not prohibited from taking children from orphanages for upbringing and maintenance. However, the procedure promises to be quite lengthy. Is it possible for a single man to adopt? What obstacles await you along the way?

Is it possible for a single man to adopt a child?

According to current legislation, a man who is not married to a representative of the opposite sex has the right to adopt a child from a maternity hospital or orphanage.

Society looks extremely negatively at such an expression of will by a representative of the stronger sex. If he is competing with a married couple or single woman, his application will likely be denied.

It is for this reason that a single applicant will have to try hard to convince the guardianship and trusteeship authorities that he can really raise a child. In our country, single men rarely take children into custody.

Often couples or single women apply for a minor child. It so happens that the guardianship authorities trust the latter. Representatives of the stronger sex simply do not inspire confidence in them. This government agency always tries to understand all the reasons that prompted the candidate to take the baby into the family.

The reasons for adoption are often considered to be:

if a man cannot have children due to poor health. For example, he has infertility;
a person suffers from various genetic diseases, so he does not want to have biological children. He is simply afraid that these diseases will be inherited by his minor child;
attachment to the baby due to active volunteer activities;
A representative of the stronger sex has been married more than once. All his relationships ended in failure. There were no joint children. He has become disillusioned with women and is in no hurry to tie the knot again.

A candidate who is single and does not have a partner is subject to stricter requirements. Typically, very frequent checks will be carried out.

How can a man without a wife adopt a child?

Single women who decide to take a baby into their family are always strongly supported by society. Guardianship authorities will readily give preference to representatives of the fairer sex who are not married rather than to men.

Often, in the decision of a single father who wants to take his baby from a maternity hospital or orphanage, they simply see malicious intent. Many employees of such government agencies think that the applicant is a person of unconventional orientation.

It is because of this that a representative of the stronger sex undergoes a thorough check before direct adoption. Fortunately, for many male candidates this experience was successful.

During numerous inspections, guardianship and trusteeship officials still entrust children to such parents. It is worth noting that the process of adoption by one parent, especially by a representative of the stronger sex, has its own characteristic features.

Certain requirements were established for a man who is not married and wants to raise a child:

the applicant must be an adult citizen;
he is obliged to have privatized housing that fully meets all established standards;
the person should not suffer from alcohol and drug addiction;
Under no circumstances should he have any mental disorders;
the citizen should not be under investigation;
he should not have such serious diseases as tuberculosis, HIV infection, AIDS, cancer;
a man should not be disabled;
he must have an above-average income and a permanent job;
the applicant and the child whom he is going to foster must have an age difference established by current legislation - at least sixteen years;
After passing all the standard checks of the guardianship and trusteeship authorities, the man should justify why he wants to adopt a child. It is necessary to explain to the employees of this government agency why he does not want to get married and start a family.

Unfortunately, all candidates for adoption, and even more so those who want to adopt a girl, arouse suspicion from the guardianship and trusteeship authorities. They are condemned not only by government agencies, but also by society. A negative public opinion has been formed for quite some time, as there were precedents for pedophilia, as well as other criminal acts.

We are talking about filming child pornography, prostitution, selling minors into slavery, and so on. However, adoption practice shows that there are much more successful cases of accepting a baby into a family.

Where to contact?

It is recommended to submit an application to the guardianship and trusteeship authorities.

List of required papers

Now you need to figure out how to adopt a child.

Initially, the candidate adoptive parent should collect a package of required documents:

Next, it is recommended to submit a corresponding application to the guardianship and trusteeship authorities. After this, you should receive a report on the inspection of housing conditions. Then the candidacy of a particular person is registered. A candidate for adoptive parents should choose an adopted son or daughter.

After all the required steps, the applicant needs to appear in court, for this he may need the following documents:

statement of desire to foster a minor child;
a confirmation document confirming registration with the guardianship and trusteeship authorities;
consent of the adoptee (once the child reaches the age of ten);
a complete list of documents that were previously presented by the candidate to the guardianship authorities.

Registration deadlines

After all documents have been reviewed, an appropriate decision will be made. If the applicant’s candidacy is completely satisfied with the guardianship authorities, then the person will be informed about this. Otherwise, he will also be notified. The processing time varies in each individual case and depends on many factors.

What difficulties may arise during adoption?

It should be noted that, in general, the process of adopting a child by a single man does not differ from the process of adoption by other candidates.

The most important thing is to overcome some difficulties, they may be as follows:

public opinion. It is necessary to overcome the stereotypes that have appeared in society;
you should try hard to replace not only the father, but also the mother for the baby;
it is important for the guardianship and trusteeship authorities to prove that you are a worthy candidate for adoptive parents;
it is necessary to ignore the psychological pressure that can be exerted by the guardianship and trusteeship authorities. You should not yet succumb to pressure from close relatives;
It is recommended to mentally prepare for all possible difficulties of raising a minor child alone.

It is important to get to know the child you want to adopt in advance. You need to find a common language with him so that he gets used to you. You should visit the child throughout the period of consideration of the potential adoptive parent’s documents.

Adoption is a fairly lengthy procedure that involves the transfer of an orphan child from a maternity or orphanage to an adoptive parent.

A candidate can be not only an unmarried woman and a childless couple, but also a single representative of the stronger sex. It is very important for him to prove to the guardianship authorities that he will become a good father to a boy or girl who does not have natural parents.

In this case, the applicant must have good living conditions, a stable income above average, a permanent job, property, as well as certain personal qualities. Only in this case will his candidacy be considered. He should also prepare for various tricky questions from the guardianship and trusteeship authorities.

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