THEIn Consulta today, he has pronounced a sentence that will give a historical turn to adoptions in Italy: Singles will be able to adopt children from abroad. The text, in fact, declared an article from Law 184 of 1983 unconstitutional, which so far prevented singles from accessing international adoption procedures. The judges instead established that This exclusion is no longer compatible with the fundamental principles of equality and protection of rightsrecognized by the Italian Constitution.
Adoptions how it works in Italy
To understand why, when it comes to an opening for singles, the question concerns international adoption, you need to know the rules that regulate this practice. In our country, in fact, the current legislation and that is law no. 184 of 1983, provides that the only adoption legitimated, is reserved exclusively for married couples for at least three years. The national adoption for single people, in fact, is allowed only in very specific and limiting circumstances, such as when it comes to a minor with serious disabilities, minors orphans or in case of pre -existing emotional relationships between the single and the minor.
The sentence that changes the rules for the adoptions of singles
The sentence number 33 filed by the Constitutional Court, therefore, changes the paradigm And, while remaining limited to the field of international ones, it allows singles to apply for the suitability to adopt children from other countries, as already foreseen for married couples. This is an important decision, because it unhinges a regulatory principle considered exceededlinked to the idea that only married couples can guarantee a stable and adequate environment for the growth of a minor. The Court stressed that the legislative reforms introduced between 2012 and 2013, eliminating the distinction between legitimate and natural children, have already created a single status filingis. This last modification led to the bring, finally, to the recognition that even a single parent can ensure a harmonious and loving context.
Procedures for international adoptions change: now also for singles (Getty Images)
The case from which everything originated
The sentence finds its roots in a legal affair that began in 2019. A woman from Florence, eager to adopt a foreign minorhad submitted a request for suitability for the minors for minors. However, His question had been rejected as it does not comply with article 29-bis of Italian law. The case had been brought to the attention of the Constitutional Court, which, after a careful assessment, recognized the inadequacy of that regulatory with respect to the current socio-legislative context. “This decision marks the fall of a taboo,” commented the lawyer Romano Vaccarella, who represented the woman in the procedure.
Single adoptions: what changes in practice
With this sentence, singles will be able to start the path for international adoption in Italy, submitting a application for suitability at the Juvenile Courts. Once the decree is obtained, It will be the countries of origin of minors to evaluate the compatibility of the child with the aspiring parentas happens for married couples. It should be noted, however, that not all foreign countries allow adoptions by unquestioned people. Some states, such as the United States, the United Kingdom and Ukraine, have already shown themselves open to these possibilities, but every situation will be examined on a case -by -case basis.
A possible impact on the future of adoptions
The judgment of the Constitutional Court could have significant repercussions even beyond the scope of international adoption. Some experts hypothesize that this may be the first step towards a review of the rules on national adoption, Currently reserved for married couples. However, couples of the same sex remain excluded from international legitimizing adoption. An aspect that, although not yet faced by the jurisprudence, could represent, instead, a new chapter of the legal and social debate.
Love has no limits
The decision of the Constitutional Court represents a milestone in the history of family law in Italy, removing discrimination that limited the right of many people to become parents. But above all, it is a sign of hope for many children who, through the love of a family, also composed of a single person, they will be able to find stability, affection and new opportunities for the future.
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