Yes, single individuals who meet legal requirements (health, income, housing) also have the right to adopt.

Yes, at the request of the adopters, the court's decision can determine that the child be given their surname and that the child's name be changed.

Yes, the guardianship authority regularly monitors the living and upbringing conditions of the adopted child (Appendix 3).

Yes, adopters must complete a preparatory course at the center under the Agency and possess a certificate (Appendix 7).

The age difference between the adopter and the person being adopted must not be less than 15 years (requirement of the Family Code).

The secrecy of adoption is protected by law. "Inson" center staff and court officials face criminal liability for disclosing this secret (Appendix 1, Clause 6).

Adoption is decided exclusively by the civil courts. The "Inson" center provides a justified conclusion to the court.

After a candidate applies, the assessment of their conditions and the issuance of a conclusion regarding their registration as a candidate are completed within one working day (Appendix 3, Clause 6).