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Adoption process and cost planner

Organize general stages and costs you know without assuming one standard price.

For tax year 2026
Updated 25 October 2026
Takes about 2 minutes

How to use the planner

Adoption is completed by a final court decision. The court reviews legal conditions and the child’s best interests.

Required consents, documents, costs and procedure differ by case and type of adoption.

The checklist describes general stages and adds an intercountry step when selected. The total includes only the costs you enter.

It does not determine eligibility, duration, required consents or the court outcome.

Methodology and disclaimer

Sources

Adoption – core legal requirementsMinistry of InteriorAdoption is completed by a final court decision. Required consents and exceptions depend on the case.

Frequently asked questions

Is a child’s consent required?

The Ministry’s guidance says consent is required from age 12, subject to case-specific legal rules.

Does it estimate the time to completion?

No. Timing depends on the case, agencies and court.

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Legal & family

Adoption process and cost planner

Organize general stages and costs you know without assuming one standard price.

For tax year 2026
Updated 25 October 2026
Takes about 2 minutes

Your details

Use your current information. Estimates update as you type.

Is this an intercountry adoption?

NoYes

Child’s age in years, if known

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Is the prospective adopter married?

NoYes

Legal support (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Documents, translation and certification (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Medical examinations (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Travel and accommodation (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Agency / mediation (€), if applicable

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Care during process (€), if applicable

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Other costs (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

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Adoption process and entered costs

€0.00

Editable cost estimate; no standard fee is assumed

Process step: Contact the responsible social service and a family-law lawyer.
Process step: Check eligibility, the competent court and case-specific documents.
Process step: Arrange the social assessment, preparation and requested supporting documents.
Process step: Confirm which consents are required. They may involve birth parents, spouse, prospective adoptive parent and a child aged 12 or older, subject to legal exceptions.
Process step: File the application and follow the hearing process before the competent court.
Process step: Adoption is completed by a final court decision and the related civil-registry entries.
Birth-parent consent: The Ministry states that birth-parent consent is required; confirm any statutory exception with the competent service and lawyer.
Spouse consent: If the prospective adopter is married, confirm whether spouse consent applies.
Child consent: The child is under 12 or their age is not entered; confirm the applicable rule for this case.

Adoption is completed by a final court decision. This planner does not determine legal eligibility, which consents are legally required, or a timeline. Get case-specific advice from the competent service and a lawyer.

This result uses rules that have not yet been verified. For guidance, consult an accountant. Unverified rules

Adoption process and entered costs

€0.00

How to use the planner

Adoption is completed by a final court decision. The court reviews legal conditions and the child’s best interests.

Required consents, documents, costs and procedure differ by case and type of adoption.

The checklist describes general stages and adds an intercountry step when selected. The total includes only the costs you enter.

It does not determine eligibility, duration, required consents or the court outcome.

Methodology and disclaimer

Sources

Adoption – core legal requirementsMinistry of InteriorAdoption is completed by a final court decision. Required consents and exceptions depend on the case.

Frequently asked questions

Is a child’s consent required?

The Ministry’s guidance says consent is required from age 12, subject to case-specific legal rules.

Does it estimate the time to completion?

No. Timing depends on the case, agencies and court.

All tools

Your details

Use your current information. Estimates update as you type.

Is this an intercountry adoption?

NoYes

Child’s age in years, if known

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Is the prospective adopter married?

NoYes

Legal support (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Documents, translation and certification (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Medical examinations (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Travel and accommodation (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Agency / mediation (€), if applicable

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Care during process (€), if applicable

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Other costs (€)

Enter numbers without thousands separators; use a dot or comma for decimals.

Your answers stay on this device. We do not store or send them. They go into the link only when you press Share.

Adoption process and entered costs

€0.00

Editable cost estimate; no standard fee is assumed

Process step: Contact the responsible social service and a family-law lawyer.
Process step: Check eligibility, the competent court and case-specific documents.
Process step: Arrange the social assessment, preparation and requested supporting documents.
Process step: Confirm which consents are required. They may involve birth parents, spouse, prospective adoptive parent and a child aged 12 or older, subject to legal exceptions.
Process step: File the application and follow the hearing process before the competent court.
Process step: Adoption is completed by a final court decision and the related civil-registry entries.
Birth-parent consent: The Ministry states that birth-parent consent is required; confirm any statutory exception with the competent service and lawyer.
Spouse consent: If the prospective adopter is married, confirm whether spouse consent applies.
Child consent: The child is under 12 or their age is not entered; confirm the applicable rule for this case.

This result uses rules that have not yet been verified. For guidance, consult an accountant. Unverified rules

Adoption process and entered costs

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