A civil court makes the judgment either allowing the adoption of a child or refusing it. If the civil court has refused to grant the adoption, you may appeal the judgment to a higher-level court: Higher court (Višje sodišče). The procedure and time-limits for the appeal should be indicated in the lower court’s decision.
Application
In your application to the court, you should:
- explain that you have fulfilled the formal criteria for the submission of a proposal for adoption, such as the consent to adoption by a child’s biological parents
- add all relevant documents that substantiate your request, if there are any
Read more about your rights in civil court proceedings.
Court's decision
After examining your claim, the court will decide whether the adoption of a child should be confirmed or denied.