Financial and inheritance law implications in Rotterdam
Upon revocation of adoption pursuant to Article 1:231 of the Dutch Civil Code in Rotterdam, the family law ties lapse, with direct consequences for inheritance law and maintenance. The adopted child loses its claim to the inheritance of the adoptive parents and vice versa. Rotterdam families must report this to the Personal Records Database of the Municipality of Rotterdam.
Maintenance obligations end, unless pending cases at the District Court of Rotterdam decide otherwise. This requires careful settlement to protect the child's best interests, possibly with intervention by Safe at Home Rotterdam.
Important consequences specific to Rotterdam
1. Inheritance law
The child is legally considered the biological child of the original parents. Testamentary provisions must be revised by a Rotterdam notary; existing gifts generally remain intact. Local notaries on the Coolsingel often advise on this transition.
2. Maintenance and benefits
The maintenance obligation does not end retroactively, but future payments cease. For minors in Rotterdam, temporary bridging may apply via the Municipal Credit Bank or Youth Assistance Rotterdam, in accordance with the Youth Act.
3. Name and registers
Name change follows automatically, with adjustment in the Personal Records Database at the Municipality of Rotterdam. This also affects social security rights at the UWV Rotterdam office. Residents of neighbourhoods such as Delfshaven or Feijenoord often experience delays in processing.
Parties in Rotterdam must proactively arrange administrative changes at UWV Rotterdam, the notary and the municipality for full legal effects. Consult the website of the District Court of Rotterdam for specific procedures.