LEI Nº 12.010, DE 3 DE AGOSTO DE 2009. | LEI Nº 12.010, DE 3 DE AGOSTO DE 2009. — Brazil law | Esheria

LEI Nº 12.010, DE 3 DE AGOSTO DE 2009.

A lei says state intervention should focus first on supporting the natural family, and children and adolescents should remain with that family unless a court finds absolute impossibility.

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LEI Nº 12.010, DE 3 DE AGOSTO DE 2009.
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adoption adoption compliance adoption procedures adoption registry compliance child protection child welfare court procedure effective date family arrangements family law compliance foster care paternity penalties public prosecution registry and reporting obligations

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A lei says state intervention should focus first on supporting the natural family, and children and adolescents should remain with that family unless a court finds absolute impossibility. This provision amends child protection rules, requiring psychological support for pregnant women and mothers, mandatory referral of women considering adoption to juvenile justice, periodic review of children in care, and several adoption and foster-care safeguards. Altera a redação de três artigos do Código Civil sobre adoção e tutela de crianças e adolescentes. People and couples already listed in adoption registries must complete psychosocial and legal preparation within 1 year of this law taking effect. This article repeals several listed provisions in the cited Child and Adolescent Statute, Civil Code, and Labor Code.