Revocation after Majority in Rotterdam
In Rotterdam, an adult adopted child can independently request revocation of the adoption pursuant to Article 1:231 of the Dutch Civil Code (BW). This distinguishes it from procedures for minors, where the adult autonomously demonstrates the interest without parental interference. The Rotterdam District Court, located at Piet de Wolffstraat, handles many such cases from the Rijnmond region.
The Rotterdam judge assesses whether revocation is justified, for example in cases of identity crises or reunification with biological family in various neighbourhoods such as Charlois or Feijenoord. Unlike child adoptions, there is no automatic priority for stability here, fitting the multicultural dynamics of the port city.
Conditions and Procedure in Rotterdam
1. Demonstrating Own Interest
The request must be based on personal suffering, such as psychological damage due to deception in the adoption. Proof via therapy reports from Rotterdam institutions such as Buurtzorg or witness statements from family members is essential. Local psychologists from Erasmus MC can provide support in this regard.
2. Procedural Steps at Rotterdam District Court
Submission to the Rotterdam District Court, Family Division, with hearings for all parties involved. Adoption parents from the region have ample opportunities to defend. Upon granting, family law ties are severed, records are amended via the Personal Records Database (BRP), and possibly supported by the municipality of Rotterdam. The procedure often takes 6-12 months, with possible acceleration in urgent identity issues.
This regulation offers adult Rotterdammers autonomy in their roots research, but judges guard against abuse, also due to the high caseload in the city. Costs range from €1,500 to €4,000, with free legal aid via the Juridisch Loket Rotterdam or pro bono lawyers. Consult local experts for tailored advice.