Estonia Changes Adoption Law: Children Told They're Adopted
Estonia has passed a new law about adoption. Adoptive families must tell children they were adopted. Children also have the right to find out about their birth parents without asking permission.
The new Family Law Act was created to help adopted children. It requires adoptive families to share information about the adoption with the child. This allows children to understand their family history. The law also protects children’s rights by letting them search for information about their biological parents. This change is meant to support the well-being of adopted children in Estonia.
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Highlights
Estonia Requires Adoption Disclosure
The new law says adoptive families must tell children they are adopted.
Children Can Seek Parent Info
Adopted children can ask about their biological parents.
No Parental Permission Needed
Children don't need parents' permission to find info.
Law Aims to Improve Well-being
The change is for the better of adopted children.
New Family Law in Estonia
The Family Law Act includes these adoption changes.