{"id":36246,"date":"2026-03-17T19:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:28:41","slug":"adoptie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/","title":{"rendered":"Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"s-section\">\n<div class=\"s-section-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-grid-toc_main gb-element-94926826\">\n<div class=\"s-section-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"s-sidebar-block-toc gb-element-bf14a539\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\">On this page<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#In_brief\" >In brief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#When_is_a_first_name_change_after_adoption_feasible\" >When is a first name change after adoption feasible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#What_are_the_legal_considerations_for_a_first_name_change_after_adoption\" >What are the legal considerations for a first name change after adoption?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#Examples_from_our_Practice\" >Examples from our Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#Two_patterns_we_regularly_see_in_our_practice\" >Two patterns we regularly see in our practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#How_does_the_procedure_work_step-by-step\" >How does the procedure work step-by-step?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#What_does_a_first_name_change_after_adoption_cost\" >What does a first name change after adoption cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#International_adoption_registration_error_or_first_name_change\" >International adoption: registration error or first name change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#Our_Attorneys_at_Law\" >Our Attorneys at Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#Trust_and_quality\" >Trust and quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/adoptie\/#Are_you_unsure_about_your_choice\" >Are you unsure about your choice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-section-main s-stack-2xl gb-element-6c76d265\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing a first name after adoption is handled via a petition procedure at the court on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=1&amp;artikel=4\">Art. 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>. Common grounds include restoring the birth name, distancing oneself from a name associated with a harmful adoptive or foster parent, and restoring cultural identity. In the case of international adoption, a registration error can instead be corrected through the civil registry on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=4&amp;afdeling=2&amp;artikel=24\">Art. 1:24 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>. The total costs at Simmelink Lawyers amount to \u20ac899: a \u20ac558 fixed lawyer&#8217;s fee plus \u20ac341 in court fees.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block s-content-block--filled gb-element-15683c21 block-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"s-content-block-narrow\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-91da06c0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_brief\"><\/span>In brief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The court may order a first name change on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=1&amp;artikel=4\">Art. 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a> when a compelling reason is demonstrated; in practice, the adoption context itself is usually considered as such.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common grounds include restoring the birth name, distancing oneself from a name associated with a harmful adoptive or foster parent, and restoring cultural identity in the case of international adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a registration error from an international adoption, correction can sometimes be handled via the registrar of the civil registry on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=4&amp;afdeling=2&amp;artikel=24\">Art. 1:24 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>, instead of through a court procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a minor adopted child, the best interests of the child carry additional weight; the starting point is the consent of both adoptive parents, with substitute consent on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=14&amp;afdeling=1&amp;artikel=253a\">Art. 1:253a of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a> as the route in case of refusal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The processing time is between six weeks and six months from submission, followed by a three-month appeal period before the change becomes final.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total costs amount to \u20ac558 including VAT (fixed lawyer&#8217;s fee) plus \u20ac341 in court fees, totaling \u20ac899; for corrections via the civil registry, separate municipal costs apply without court fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_a_first_name_change_after_adoption_feasible\"><\/span>When is a first name change after adoption feasible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A request for a first name change after adoption is feasible when the reason provided constitutes a compelling reason under Article 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code, aligns with the adoption context, and, for minors, serves the best interests of the child. The adoption relationship itself does not constitute an automatic ground; in practice, judges usually assess the personal significance of the desired change within the specific file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, three factors consistently recur in this type of request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nature of the adoption context and the naming. In practice, judges usually weigh whether the desired name aligns with restoring the birth name, distancing from a burdened adoptive or foster parent relationship, or connecting with the cultural background of the country of origin. The more concretely the adoption context is documented, the stronger the motivation.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal significance and actual use. The personal significance of the birth name, the duration of the period since that name was used, and existing actual use within the family or cultural circle strengthen the request. In international adoption, documentation of the name in the original birth certificate from the country of origin also carries weight.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of change in relation to the adoption relationship. Complete replacement of the adoptive name is more significant than adding the birth name as a middle name. In strong adoptive relationships with the adoptive family, adding a name is often more appropriate; in burdened adoptive or foster parent relationships, replacement is more suitable.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When these three factors are sufficiently met and the desired name complies with birth certificate requirements, approval is feasible in most cases. If you have doubts about the feasibility in your situation, you can have your case assessed in a consultation before the petition is drafted. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_legal_considerations_for_a_first_name_change_after_adoption\"><\/span>What are the legal considerations for a first name change after adoption?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal basis for a first name change is found in <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=1&amp;artikel=4\">Art. 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>. The court can order a change, addition, or deletion of a first name when the petitioner demonstrates a compelling reason. For requests in the adoption context, the evidence required differs from general first name changes, and multiple routes may run parallel to each other.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four characteristics make the procedure after adoption distinctive in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adoption context as background for the compelling reason<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adoption itself is not an independent ground; the compelling reason lies in what the adoption means for the name-identity of the adoptee. In practice, judges usually weigh the nature of the adoption (domestic or international, at a young or later age), the duration of the adoption relationship, and the documentation of the naming at the time of adoption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two routes for registration errors from abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In international adoptions, names may have been incorrectly transcribed when registered in the Dutch civil registry. There are two routes for correcting such an error: correction by the registrar of the civil registry on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=4&amp;afdeling=2&amp;artikel=24\">Art. 1:24 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a> (in the case of a demonstrable clerical error, no lawyer required), or a petition procedure at the court on the basis of Art. 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code. Which route is appropriate depends on the nature of the error and the available documentation from the country of origin.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional child law applies to minor adopted children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the request concerns a minor adopted child, the best interests of the child carry weight as a legal criterion. The starting point is the consent of both adoptive parents; if one parent refuses, substitute consent can be requested on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=14&amp;afdeling=1&amp;artikel=253a\">Art. 1:253a of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>. From the age of twelve, the adopted child is heard on the basis of Article 809 of the Code of Civil Procedure. You can read the full procedure for minors on our page <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/kind\/\">changing a first name for a child<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence in international and burdened adoptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In international adoption files, documents from the country of origin carry significant weight: the original birth certificate, the adoption order from the country of origin and, if available, statements from the biological family or the adoption agency. In files where the name is linked to a burdened adoptive or foster parent relationship, documentation regarding the nature and course of that relationship carries weight. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_from_our_Practice\"><\/span>Examples from our Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The examples below are anonymized and compiled from several cases in our practice. Outcomes are not mentioned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restoration of the name from the country of origin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An adult client had been adopted from abroad as a child and had been given a Dutch name at the time of adoption. Upon reaching adulthood, the client wished to restore the original birth name as part of the connection with the country of origin and the biological family. The petition was substantiated with the original birth certificate from the country of origin, the adoption order, and a personal motivation regarding the significance of the name.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addition instead of replacement in a strong adoptive relationship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An adult client wished to have their birth name back without renouncing their adoptive identity. The petition was aimed at adding the original birth name as a middle name, instead of replacing the adoptive name. The motivation combined the desire for connection with the biological family with the continuity of the adoptive relationship.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Name associated with a harmful foster parent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In one file, the first name of a minor client had previously been changed by a foster parent during a period of severe neglect. After placement with a new adoptive family, the child wished to restore the original birth name. The petition described the circumstances surrounding the previous name change and the additional legal grounds derived from the lack of judicial consent for that change. For a broader explanation of a burdened relationship with the name-giver, see our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/voornaam-wijzigen\/familiebanden\/\">changing a first name due to a poor relationship with the name-giver<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration error in international adoption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an international adoption, the child&#8217;s name had been incorrectly transcribed from the foreign adoption documents during registration in the Dutch civil registry. Based on the original adoption order from the country of origin, a correction request was first submitted to the registrar of the civil registry on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=4&amp;afdeling=2&amp;artikel=24\">Art. 1:24 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>. When that route encountered complexities, a petition procedure was started at the court.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_patterns_we_regularly_see_in_our_practice\"><\/span>Two patterns we regularly see in our practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In international adoption files, we often see that documentation from the country of origin (original birth certificate, adoption order) significantly strengthens the position; if that documentation is missing, a first step is usually to obtain those documents via the Dutch embassy or the consulate of the country of origin. Furthermore, in files where the adoption relationship itself is not burdened, we generally see that adding the birth name as a middle name provides a more appropriate route than full replacement, as it respects the continuity of both identities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_procedure_work_step-by-step\"><\/span>How does the procedure work step-by-step?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procedure is conducted via a petition to the court, submitted by a lawyer. We guide you through every step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consultation or intake interview. We discuss the adoption context, the reason for the desired change, and what documentation is available, such as the adoption order, the original birth certificate, or other relevant documents. In the case of international adoption, we also discuss whether correction via the civil registry is an appropriate first step.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic choices in advance. Two choices determine the structure of the file. First: adding or replacing. Addition is suitable for connecting with the biological family or cultural background without renouncing the adoptive identity; replacement is suitable for burdened adoptive or foster parent relationships. Second: in international adoption, you choose between correction via the civil registry or a petition procedure at the court, depending on the nature of the error.    <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection of documents. We help you organize the necessary documents: a recent birth certificate, an extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP), a valid ID, and the substantive substantiation (adoption order, original birth certificate from the country of origin, personal motivation, any statements from family or the adoption agency).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drafting the petition. The lawyer drafts the petition with the legal basis (Article 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code, possibly Article 1:253a of the Dutch Civil Code for minors), the adoption context, the compelling reason, and the desired name. In international adoptions, the foreign documentation is included.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission to the court. We submit the petition to the court in your place of residence. In most cases, it is handled without a hearing; for requests for minor adopted children or for substitute consent requests, an oral hearing is scheduled more frequently.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order and waiting period. The court issues a ruling. If granted, a three-month appeal period applies. After that period, the change becomes final.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing in the BRP and official documents. The change is added as a subsequent mention to the birth certificate and registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP). After that, the passport, identity card, and other documents can be updated.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_first_name_change_after_adoption_cost\"><\/span>What does a first name change after adoption cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The total costs are known in advance and fixed: \u20ac899. The lawyer&#8217;s fee is \u20ac558 including VAT; the court fee is \u20ac341. We work with a fixed price agreement in advance, without hourly rate billing afterwards. The lawyer&#8217;s fee is the same for requests for yourself and on behalf of minor adopted children, and the same for adding, changing, or deleting names.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the correction of a registration error via the civil registry on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=4&amp;afdeling=2&amp;artikel=24\">Art. 1:24 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>, a separate municipal fee applies, without court fees and without the requirement of a lawyer. We will discuss which route is appropriate in your situation during a consultation before the petition is drafted. A more detailed explanation of the cost structure can be found on our rates page.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_adoption_registration_error_or_first_name_change\"><\/span>International adoption: registration error or first name change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In international adoptions, it frequently happens that the name in the Dutch civil registry differs from the name in the foreign adoption documents. There are two separate legal routes for such a discrepancy, with different conditions and costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Route 1: correction of the civil registry on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=4&amp;afdeling=2&amp;artikel=24\">Art. 1:24 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>. <br\/>In the case of a demonstrable clerical error in the Dutch certificate, the registrar of the civil registry can correct the certificate. No lawyer required, no court fees; only municipal costs. The registrar assesses whether it concerns the restoration of the original intent and has discretionary power in this regard.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route 2: petition procedure at the court on the basis of Article 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code. <br\/>When the error is too complex, or when the registrar does not grant the request, or when it actually concerns a change (not a restoration), the procedure is conducted via the court with a lawyer. Fee: \u20ac899. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which route is appropriate depends on the nature of the difference between the Dutch and the foreign certificate, the available substantiation and, for minor adopted children, the best interests of the child. For general registration errors without an adoption context, there is a separate explanation on our page <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/firstname-change\/spelling-correction\/\">correcting a spelling error or registration error in a first name<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s-advocaten-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\" id=\"advocaten\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Attorneys_at_Law\"><\/span>Our Attorneys at Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Simmelink Lawyers team specializes in family law, International family law, and inheritance law.<br\/>The lawyers combine legal expertise with international experience.<br\/>Clients are guided by one dedicated lawyer who oversees the entire process and communicates discreetly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In complex financial matters or an international component, a specialized lawyer is important.<br\/>We strive for legally correct, practically feasible agreements that give you predictability and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bd256ba\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-5dcdaabb gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-23938 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Carla Simmelink\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/carla-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/carla-simmelink\/\">Carla Simmelink &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law and Inheritance Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law and Inheritance Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-29865 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/valerie-lingg\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Valerie Lingg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Valerie-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/valerie-lingg\/\">Valerie Lingg &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-23939 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/eva-zaunbrecher-bosschlo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Eva Zaunbrecher\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eva.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/eva-zaunbrecher-bosschlo\/\">Eva Zaunbrecher-Boschloo &#8211; Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Lawyer at Law (International) Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b6d769df gb-query-loop-item post-36349 advocaat type-advocaat status-publish hentry\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6d769df\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7443210b\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-943d9da3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/sophia-sips\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-300x300.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-943d9da3\" alt=\"Sophia Sips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Sophia-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2d3d794 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-team\/attorneys-at-law\/sophia-sips\/\">Sophia Sips &#8211; Family Law Attorney<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9bf895f6 gb-headline-text\">Family Law Attorney, International Family Law<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-quotes-block gb-element-b0365a51 testimonial-block\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"s-quote-card-icon gb-media-5cab658b testimonial-icon\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/quote.svg\" title=\"quote\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-quote-card-text testimonial-text\"><em><em>Clients are guided by a dedicated lawyer who oversees the entire file and communicates discreetly.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text s-quote-card-author testimonial-author\">Mr. Carla Simmelink, lawyer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be249d49 s-margin-vert-xl s-content-block\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bfdf1120 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e85dbd5 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1310856 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-19f7b745 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-19f7b745\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>As an adult adoptee, do I need permission from my adoptive parents?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-52e77243\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52e77243\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b299caa3 gb-headline-text\">No. As an adult, you submit the petition yourself via a lawyer, without the consent of the adoptive parents being required. For a minor adopted child, the starting point is the consent of both adoptive parents, with substitute consent via <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=14&amp;afdeling=1&amp;artikel=253a\">Art. 1:253a of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a> as the route in case of refusal.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3600de9f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ba8b12fe gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ba8b12fe\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Can I add my birth name without giving up my adoptive name?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-54bea308\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54bea308\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-784447a0 gb-headline-text\">Yes. Adding the birth name as a middle name, alongside the existing adoptive name, is possible. This is procedurally simpler than replacement and is suitable for situations where you want to maintain the connection with both identities. A petition to the court on the basis of Article 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code is also the route for this.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7e7a6c6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-361ea87d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-361ea87d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong><strong>My name was incorrectly registered during an international adoption. How do I resolve this? <\/strong><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c5948222\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5948222\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-51ced355 gb-headline-text\">In the case of a demonstrable clerical error, the registrar of the civil registry can correct the certificate on the basis of <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/jci1.3:c:BWBR0002656&amp;boek=1&amp;titeldeel=4&amp;afdeling=2&amp;artikel=24\">Art. 1:24 of the Dutch Civil Code<\/a>, without a court procedure. When it concerns a more complex discrepancy or if the registrar does not grant the request, the procedure is conducted via the court on the basis of Article 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code. In a consultation, we assess which route is appropriate in your situation.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc394c18 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8dd43315 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8dd43315\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Does the type of adoption (strong, weak, or foreign adoption) change the procedure?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d545942c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d545942c\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c9e904f9 gb-headline-text\">The type of adoption does not change the legal basis for a first name change; it remains Article 1:4 of the Dutch Civil Code with the compelling reason test. However, the nature of the adoption does weigh into the consideration of the compelling reason, particularly the continuity of the adoption relationship and the documentation of the naming at the time of adoption. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2769f6b3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1983797d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1983797d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Can I add a middle name to connect with my biological family?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7c18bfac\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7c18bfac\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ee70b14f gb-headline-text\">Yes. Adding a middle name that is connected to the biological family or the country of origin is possible via the same petition procedure. A compelling reason must be substantiated; personal significance and cultural context form the basis for this in practice. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73d766f6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-be446bba gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-be446bba\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>Will there be an oral hearing for a first name change after adoption?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-50a565c2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-50a565c2\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-af7e71be gb-headline-text\">In most cases, no. Requests for a first name change are usually handled in writing. For requests for minor adopted children or for substitute consent requests, an oral hearing is scheduled more frequently. If the judge deems a hearing necessary, the lawyer will guide you through it.   <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"s-content-block\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text s-content-block\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trust_and_quality\"><\/span>Trust and quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmelink Lawyers is affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocatenorde.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dutch Bar Association<\/a>.<br\/>Read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/reviews\/\">reviews<\/a> or see how we work via our <a href=\"https:\/\/simmelink.nl\/en\/our-approach\/\">working method<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-eab29512\">\n<div class=\"s-btn-group gb-element-7313c4f1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_unsure_about_your_choice\"><\/span>Are you unsure about your choice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The choice between pure acceptance, beneficial acceptance, or rejection of an inheritance can have far-reaching consequences for your private assets. 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