Canton Ordinance on Adoption (KAdoV) - Procedure (KADOV)
Table of Provisions (7)
Statutory Text (7 Articles)
1. The procedure and the appeal are governed by Article 56 and Article 60 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Introductory Act to the Civil Code.
1. The written adoption application must be submitted, together with the necessary documents, to the child and adult protection authority at the place of residence of the prospective adoptive persons.
1. The Child and Adult Protection Authority informs the consenting parent about the consequences of the declaration of consent and their right of revocation.
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1. The decision fee for adoption proceedings ranges from 500 to 30,000 francs.
2. The costs of the decision on adoption are to be borne by the prospective adopters. Furthermore, the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code and the Introductory Act to the Civil Procedure Code shall apply.
1. The essential records from adoption proceedings must be preserved for at least 100 years.
1. The new law shall apply to proceedings pending at the time this Regulation enters into force.
1. This regulation shall enter into force on January 1, 2013.