Restoration of Parental Rights

Prices for legal services are determined individually. The company “Nakaz” offers several package solutions. For filing a lawsuit, the Start package is suitable, costing 7,500 UAH.

Depending on the complexity of the case and the volume of work, additional service hours can be ordered. If the case does not require a complex evidentiary base and only the technical side needs to be performed, the Standard package will be needed. Its price of 15,000 UAH includes 10 hours of specialist work.

More complex support, defending the client’s interests in multiple courts, will cost more. It is necessary to sign an agreement for Complex Support. The cost of such services is 30,000 UAH.

By contacting us, you receive an initial consultation. A lawyer will check your documents, analyze the situation and propose options for solving the problem. The cost and timing of services are discussed individually with each client.

Restoration of Rights to the Child

Termination of parental rights is permanent, but if the parent’s personal circumstances have changed, they have the right to file a lawsuit requesting restoration of their rights to the child. The procedure for restoring parental rights is governed by Article 169 of the Family Code.

Grounds for restoring parental rights:

• change in the parent’s behavior – if the mother or father has changed their lifestyle for the better;
• elimination of the circumstances that were the basis for deprivation of parental rights – in case of recovery from alcohol or drug addiction, improvement of living conditions, employment;
• defending the child’s interests.

A court decision in favor of restoring parental rights is sent to the civil registry office (ZAGS) to make the corresponding entry regarding the change in the child’s birth records. The parent again fully acquires the rights and responsibilities for raising and supporting the child.

Assistance from a Specialized Lawyer

To avoid a refusal to restore parental rights, it is advisable to use the services of a law firm. Competent specialists will help collect evidence that the parent has changed their behavior: corrected their lifestyle, got a good job, improved housing and living conditions, and financial situation.

A lawyer from the “Nakaz” company will help:

• properly draft the court application;
• obtain consent from guardianship authorities;
• defend interests in court;
• reclaim parental rights in court.

How to restore parental rights?

If the father or mother wishes to resume their rights, they should contact the Juvenile Affairs Service and obtain a conclusion on the advisability of reinstating parental rights. After checking housing and living conditions and financial status, the commission will agree on the applicant’s ability to raise the child.

The court procedure begins after filing the lawsuit. The applicant must provide the following documents along with the claim:

• identity document;
• a copy of the child’s birth certificate;
• certificate of place of registration and family composition;
• workplace reference;
• certificate of no criminal record;
• conclusion from guardianship authorities;
• receipt of payment of the court fee.

The court examines the reasons for restoring the plaintiff’s parental rights. The applicant must prove that they have corrected their behavior, improved their health, and that the reasons that led to the deprivation of parental rights will not recur. After analyzing the arguments and evidence, the judge issues a decision to grant or deny the restoration of parental rights.

After a refusal, it is permitted to file a repeat lawsuit to restore parental rights after one year.

When is it impossible to restore rights to a child?

You cannot restore rights to a child who has been adopted. An exception is if the adoption has been annulled or declared invalid by a court. It is impossible to restore parental rights with respect to an adult.

When issuing a verdict on restoring parental rights, the court takes into account the opinion of the other parent or lawful guardians with whom the children live.

Advantages of the “Nakaz” company:

• Time savings – you won’t have to spend time studying the legislation, correctly preparing and filing applications.
• Competent support – the matter is handled by a team of qualified lawyers.
• Full support in restoring parental rights – from consultation to obtaining a court decision.
• Individual approach – each client can choose a suitable service package, taking into account the complexity of the case and the court proceedings.
• Prompt updates on the progress of the process.
• Flexible pricing policy.